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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Illinois
Ranked #19 of 51 · IL
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of preschool teachers, except special educations in Illinois earn between $36,030 and $60,890. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean preschool teachers, except special education salary in Illinois is $45,150, about 4.9% above the U.S. average ($43,030). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, IL | $46,730 | $50,870 | 380 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $43,050 | $45,740 | 17,180 |
| Decatur, IL | $42,740 | $44,280 | 130 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $39,510 | $44,570 | 630 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $39,290 | $43,690 | 570 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $38,810 | $43,260 | 510 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $38,470 | $43,320 | 410 |
| Springfield, IL | $38,300 | $42,090 | 450 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do preschool teachers, except special education make in Illinois?
The median preschool teachers, except special education salary in Illinois is $40,910 per year (mean $45,150), and about 80% earn between $36,030 and $60,890.
How much do preschool teachers, except special education make per hour in Illinois?
Roughly $22 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $45,150 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Illinois a high-paying state for preschool teachers, except special education?
Illinois ranks #19 of 51 states for preschool teachers, except special education pay. Its mean salary of $45,150 is about 4.9% above the U.S. average of $43,030.
Which metro areas in Illinois pay preschool teachers, except special education the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Illinois for preschool teachers, except special education are Rockford, IL ($46,730), Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($43,050), Decatur, IL ($42,740), by median annual wage.
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