Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Illinois earn a median salary of $63,228 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.1% vs the national median of $69,590. An estimated 8,720 special education teachers, secondary school are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $53,170 to $80,840 depending on location.
$63,228
Avg median salary in Illinois
$80,840
Highest paying metro
$53,170
Lowest paying metro
8,720
Employed in Illinois
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Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $80,840 | $64,950 | $101,100 | 6,940 |
| Rockford, IL | $75,150 | $61,870 | $84,500 | 190 |
| Springfield, IL | $64,170 | $55,640 | $81,350 | 130 |
| Bloomington, IL | $62,680 | $59,520 | $79,300 | 50 |
| Peoria, IL | $61,100 | $47,680 | $77,110 | 130 |
| Decatur, IL | $60,890 | $49,800 | $77,950 | 80 |
| Kankakee, IL | $60,730 | $45,640 | $75,240 | 90 |
| Northwest Illinois | $60,640 | $48,210 | $72,530 | 220 |
| Champaign, IL | $60,180 | $50,600 | $72,840 | 110 |
| East Central Illinois | $59,840 | $48,250 | $74,690 | 260 |
| West Central Illinois | $59,340 | $47,000 | $75,560 | 330 |
| South Illinois | $53,170 | $45,280 | $62,460 | 190 |