Special Education Teachers, All Other pay in Illinois
$69,780avg. a year
Annual salary · 2,560 employed
Special Education Teachers, All Other in Illinois earn an average of $69,780 a year. That is $9,970 (13%) less than the U.S. average of $79,750. The best-paying metro area is Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $75,040.
$64,850Median pay
$69,780Average yearly
+26%Avg. pay since 2020
#19Of 41 states + D.C.
Top-paying Illinois metro areas
Average pay for special education teachers, all other by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
11,550 jobs
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
$75,040
a year
240 jobs
Champaign-Urbana, IL
$62,210
a year
3300 jobs
St. Louis, MO-IL
$59,680
a year
490 jobs
Springfield, IL
$57,320
a year
5140 jobs
Peoria, IL
$55,740
a year
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Special Education Teachers, All Other pay in Illinois, charted
Pay over time
Illinois, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Illinois special education teachers, all other work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Illinois vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $79,750 | – |
| Illinois | $69,780 | – |
| Iowa | $67,400 | – |
| Wisconsin | $67,230 | – |
| Kentucky | $64,840 | – |
| Indiana | $61,280 | – |
| Missouri | $57,710 | – |
Related jobs in Illinois
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$74,630
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$89,320
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75,870
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$45,150
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$77,170
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$86,150
Average pay, Illinois, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do special education teachers, all other make in Illinois?
The average is $69,780 a year, and the median is $64,850. That is $9,970 (13%) less than the U.S. average of $79,750.
Where in Illinois do they earn the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($75,040), followed by Champaign-Urbana, IL ($62,210). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Peoria, IL ($55,740).
How does Illinois rank?
Illinois ranks #19 of 42 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2059. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national special education teachers, all other page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.