Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $53,170 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,460
90th percentile $77,370
Employed locally 190
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,460
    25th
    $45,280
    50th (median)
    $53,170
    75th
    $62,460
    90th
    $77,370

    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 South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,270
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $58,920
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,530
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,660
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $35,240
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in South Illinois is 23.6% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $40,460 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,280.