How much does a special education teacher make in Springfield?
$61,350a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $29.50 an hour or $5,113 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.50
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 208 of 314
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,490Median: $61,350Highest 10%: $100,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,490 | $22.83 | |
| 25th | $57,810 | $27.79 | |
| Median | $61,350 | $29.50 | |
| 75th | $84,290 | $40.52 | |
| 90th | $100,800 | $48.44 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Chicago, IL | $82,350 |
| Rockford, IL | $78,070 |
| Decatur, IL | $62,980 |
| Kankakee, IL | $62,610 |
| Bloomington, IL | $62,280 |
| Champaign, IL | $61,930 |
| Davenport, IA | $61,710 |
| St. Louis, MO | $61,160 |
| Paducah, KY | $59,410 |
| Peoria, IL | $58,460 |
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 |
| 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 $29.50 ($61,350 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $61,350 against $74,260 nationally, 17% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $79,890, so Springfield pays 23% less.
Where does Springfield rank for special education teacher pay?
208 of 314 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,800 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.