How much does a preschool teacher make in Springfield?
$38,300a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $18.41 an hour or $3,192 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.41
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 128 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $38,300Highest 10%: $54,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $36,470 | $17.53 | |
| Median | $38,300 | $18.41 | |
| 75th | $44,040 | $21.17 | |
| 90th | $54,790 | $26.34 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers.
| Rockford, IL | $46,730 |
| Chicago, IL | $43,050 |
| Decatur, IL | $42,740 |
| Champaign, IL | $39,510 |
| Kankakee, IL | $38,030 |
| Peoria, IL | $37,850 |
| Bloomington, IL | $37,720 |
| Davenport, IA | $37,200 |
| St. Louis, MO | $37,020 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $29,830 |
| Paducah, KY | $28,010 |
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 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,340 |
| Librarian and Media Collections Specialist | $61,790 |
| Special Education Teacher | $61,350 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $61,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $18.41 ($38,300 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $38,300 against $38,140 nationally, 0% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $40,910, so Springfield pays 6% less.
Where does Springfield rank for preschool teacher pay?
128 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,790 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.