How much does an educational make in Springfield?
$57,210a year
Median yearly pay for educationals in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $27.50 an hour or $4,768 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.50
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 296 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,830Median: $57,210Highest 10%: $96,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,830 | $18.19 | |
| 25th | $47,730 | $22.95 | |
| Median | $57,210 | $27.50 | |
| 75th | $74,770 | $35.95 | |
| 90th | $96,740 | $46.51 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for educationals.
| Chicago, IL | $64,730 |
| Paducah, KY | $64,350 |
| Rockford, IL | $62,610 |
| St. Louis, MO | $60,160 |
| Peoria, IL | $59,510 |
| Champaign, IL | $58,230 |
| Davenport, IA | $57,360 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $55,520 |
| Kankakee, IL | $54,860 |
| Bloomington, IL | $51,820 |
| Decatur, IL | $50,290 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Child | $76,330 |
| Health Education Specialist | $71,990 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $63,370 |
| Social Worker | $61,030 |
| Substance Abuse | $59,450 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $53,640 |
| Clergy | $52,070 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $51,680 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $46,010 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an educational make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $27.50 ($57,210 a year).
Do educationals make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $57,210 against $64,330 nationally, 11% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $62,420, so Springfield pays 8% less.
Where does Springfield rank for educational pay?
296 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does an educational make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,740 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.