Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in West Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $59,340 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,100
90th percentile $99,010
Employed locally 330
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,100
    25th
    $47,000
    50th (median)
    $59,340
    75th
    $75,560
    90th
    $99,010

    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 West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,830
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$52,060
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,300
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$34,390
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in West Central Illinois is 14.7% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $44,100 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,000.