How much does a special education teacher make in Springfield?
$74,590a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $35.86 an hour or $6,216 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.86
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 74 of 242
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,790Median: $74,590Highest 10%: $100,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,790 | $23.46 | |
| 25th | $59,570 | $28.64 | |
| Median | $74,590 | $35.86 | |
| 75th | $79,510 | $38.23 | |
| 90th | $100,300 | $48.23 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Chicago, IL | $77,840 |
| Rockford, IL | $75,540 |
| Decatur, IL | $63,520 |
| Davenport, IA | $62,820 |
| Champaign, IL | $62,140 |
| Peoria, IL | $61,260 |
| St. Louis, MO | $58,850 |
| Kankakee, IL | $57,620 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Instructional Coordinator | $82,700 |
| Special Education Teacher | $77,430 |
| Middle School Teacher | $75,570 |
| 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 $35.86 ($74,590 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $74,590 against $66,810 nationally, 12% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $74,730, so Springfield pays 0% more.
Where does Springfield rank for special education teacher pay?
74 of 242 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,300 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.