How much does a middle school teacher make in Springfield?
$75,570a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $36.33 an hour or $6,298 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.33
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 102 of 357
- Jobs in the area
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,310Median: $75,570Highest 10%: $99,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,310 | $23.71 | |
| 25th | $60,100 | $28.89 | |
| Median | $75,570 | $36.33 | |
| 75th | $79,360 | $38.15 | |
| 90th | $99,580 | $47.88 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers.
| Chicago, IL | $78,000 |
| Rockford, IL | $76,920 |
| Bloomington, IL | $63,110 |
| Davenport, IA | $62,800 |
| Paducah, KY | $62,470 |
| St. Louis, MO | $62,180 |
| Peoria, IL | $61,220 |
| Kankakee, IL | $59,800 |
| Decatur, IL | $59,690 |
| Champaign, IL | $59,630 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $56,090 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Instructional Coordinator | $82,700 |
| Special Education Teacher | $77,430 |
| Special Education Teacher | $74,590 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $72,510 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $64,270 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,340 |
| 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 a middle school teacher make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $36.33 ($75,570 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $75,570 against $64,370 nationally, 17% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $76,110, so Springfield pays 1% less.
Where does Springfield rank for middle school teacher pay?
102 of 357 metro areas with data.
How much does a middle school teacher make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,580 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.