Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $60,180 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,670
90th percentile $90,710
Employed locally 110
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,670
    25th
    $50,600
    50th (median)
    $60,180
    75th
    $72,840
    90th
    $90,710

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 93% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 7% 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 Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $50,110
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,760
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,600
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,630
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,250
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Champaign, IL is 13.5% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,670 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,600.