Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,640 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,780
90th percentile $101,810
Employed locally 220
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,780
    25th
    $48,210
    50th (median)
    $60,640
    75th
    $72,530
    90th
    $101,810

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,820
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,760
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,730
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,400
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,060
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Northwest Illinois is 12.9% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $44,780 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,210.