Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Bloomington, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IL

Median annual salary $62,680 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,190
90th percentile $100,220
Employed locally 50
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,190
    25th
    $59,520
    50th (median)
    $62,680
    75th
    $79,300
    90th
    $100,220

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,329 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 80% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 20% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $101,060
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $100,640
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $97,580
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $82,760
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $81,270
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $80,840

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,950
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,940
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,910
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$35,120
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,760
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Bloomington?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Bloomington, IL is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Bloomington above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Bloomington, IL is 9.9% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Bloomington?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,190 per year in Bloomington, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,520.