How much does a special education teacher make in Springfield?
$77,430a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $37.23 an hour or $6,453 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.23
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 335
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,730Median: $77,430Highest 10%: $97,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,730 | $23.43 | |
| 25th | $52,720 | $25.35 | |
| Median | $77,430 | $37.23 | |
| 75th | $97,950 | $47.09 | |
| 90th | $97,950 | $47.09 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Chicago, IL | $79,690 |
| Rockford, IL | $72,910 |
| Bloomington, IL | $64,250 |
| St. Louis, MO | $63,190 |
| Champaign, IL | $62,320 |
| Kankakee, IL | $61,420 |
| Davenport, IA | $61,240 |
| Peoria, IL | $61,200 |
| Paducah, KY | $49,110 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Instructional Coordinator | $82,700 |
| 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 |
| Special Education Teacher | $59,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $37.23 ($77,430 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $77,430 against $65,120 nationally, 19% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $77,960, so Springfield pays 1% less.
Where does Springfield rank for special education teacher pay?
64 of 335 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,950 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.