How much does an elementary school teacher make in Springfield?
$62,340a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $29.97 an hour or $5,195 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.97
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 176 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 1,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,270Median: $62,340Highest 10%: $99,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,270 | $23.21 | |
| 25th | $50,640 | $24.35 | |
| Median | $62,340 | $29.97 | |
| 75th | $79,380 | $38.16 | |
| 90th | $99,020 | $47.61 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers.
| Chicago, IL | $78,390 |
| Bloomington, IL | $65,590 |
| Rockford, IL | $64,200 |
| Paducah, KY | $62,030 |
| Davenport, IA | $61,650 |
| St. Louis, MO | $60,650 |
| Champaign, IL | $59,650 |
| Decatur, IL | $59,050 |
| Kankakee, IL | $57,980 |
| Peoria, IL | $57,440 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $47,100 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Instructional Coordinator | $82,700 |
| Special Education Teacher | $77,430 |
| Middle School Teacher | $75,570 |
| Special Education Teacher | $74,590 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $72,510 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $64,270 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $61,790 |
| Special Education Teacher | $61,350 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $61,150 |
| Special Education Teacher | $59,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $29.97 ($62,340 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $62,340 against $63,970 nationally, 3% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $75,320, so Springfield pays 17% less.
Where does Springfield rank for elementary school teacher pay?
176 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,020 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.