Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Illinois

Ranked #14 of 51 · IL

5.3% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $75,870 ≈ $36/hr
Median annual salary $76,110
Employment 24,770

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $47,810P25 $59,440 Median $76,110P75 $94,520P90 $105,580

About 80% of middle school teachers, except special and career/technical educations in Illinois earn between $47,810 and $105,580. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Illinois
$75,870
U.S. average
$72,030

The mean middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education salary in Illinois is $75,870, about 5.3% above the U.S. average ($72,030). That works out to roughly $36/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Illinois

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $78,000 $81,000 17,300
Rockford, IL $76,920 $72,790 750
Springfield, IL $75,570 $72,670 540
Bloomington, IL $63,110 $69,520 370
Peoria, IL $61,220 $62,200 920
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $60,540 $64,830 720
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $60,290 $63,050 490
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $59,870 $62,340 810

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education make in Illinois?

The median middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education salary in Illinois is $76,110 per year (mean $75,870), and about 80% earn between $47,810 and $105,580.

How much do middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education make per hour in Illinois?

Roughly $36 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $75,870 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Illinois a high-paying state for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education?

Illinois ranks #14 of 51 states for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education pay. Its mean salary of $75,870 is about 5.3% above the U.S. average of $72,030.

Which metro areas in Illinois pay middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Illinois for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education are Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($78,000), Rockford, IL ($76,920), Springfield, IL ($75,570), by median annual wage.

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