Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Illinois
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Illinois
$76,170
National Median
$63,000
Employment
12,550
Entry Level (10th)
$48,830
Top Earners (90th)
$100,620
How Illinois Compares
Illinois pays $13,170 more than the national median for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary schools.
There are 2.069 special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school jobs per 1,000 workers in Illinois (location quotient: 1.38).
Other States for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $90,530 | 17,920 |
| Washington | $85,340 | 3,290 |
| District of Columbia | $82,400 | 1,140 |
| Connecticut | $81,220 | 2,570 |
| New York | $80,750 | 20,500 |
| Massachusetts | $78,820 | 6,650 |
| Oregon | $78,320 | 1,730 |
| Rhode Island | $77,930 | 1,210 |
| Alaska | $77,220 | 370 |
| New Jersey | $75,660 | 10,700 |
| Maryland | $75,550 | 3,640 |
| Michigan | $75,520 | 3,600 |
| Georgia | $67,710 | 9,700 |
| New Mexico | $66,490 | 1,000 |
| Virginia | $65,000 | 7,010 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,520 | 6,850 |
| Ohio | $64,060 | 10,050 |
| Wyoming | $63,520 | 610 |
| Colorado | $63,500 | 4,050 |
| Nevada | $63,340 | 490 |