How much does a secondary school teacher make in Springfield?
$72,510a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $34.86 an hour or $6,043 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.86
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 133 of 375
- Jobs in the area
- 750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,150Median: $72,510Highest 10%: $99,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,150 | $23.63 | |
| 25th | $58,830 | $28.28 | |
| Median | $72,510 | $34.86 | |
| 75th | $84,370 | $40.56 | |
| 90th | $99,180 | $47.68 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers.
| Chicago, IL | $98,970 |
| Rockford, IL | $78,500 |
| Bloomington, IL | $66,280 |
| St. Louis, MO | $62,130 |
| Decatur, IL | $62,000 |
| Davenport, IA | $61,960 |
| Peoria, IL | $61,620 |
| Paducah, KY | $61,540 |
| Champaign, IL | $61,480 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $48,570 |
| Kankakee, IL | $48,500 |
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 |
| 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 secondary school teacher make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $34.86 ($72,510 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $72,510 against $72,040 nationally, 1% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $79,990, so Springfield pays 9% less.
Where does Springfield rank for secondary school teacher pay?
133 of 375 metro areas with data.
How much does a secondary school teacher make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,180 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.