Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $60,730 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,680
90th percentile $76,140
Employed locally 90
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,680
    25th
    $45,640
    50th (median)
    $60,730
    75th
    $75,240
    90th
    $76,140

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 89% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 11% 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 Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,410
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,760
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,450
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,660
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,340
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Kankakee, IL is 12.7% 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 Kankakee?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $42,680 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,640.