Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Illinois
Ranked #21 of 45 · IL
11.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $67,490 ≈ $32/hr
Median annual salary $62,580
Employment 1,080
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $42,320P25 $49,680 Median $62,580P75 $80,360P90 $100,460
About 80% of special education teachers, preschools in Illinois earn between $42,320 and $100,460. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean special education teachers, preschool salary in Illinois is $67,490, about 11.6% below the U.S. average ($76,380). That works out to roughly $32/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, IL | $78,600 | $75,850 | 30 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $61,950 | $67,180 | 900 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $53,930 | $64,720 | 40 |