How much does a special education teacher make in Springfield?
$59,450a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $28.58 an hour or $4,954 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.58
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 89 of 107
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,370Median: $59,450Highest 10%: $73,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,370 | $21.33 | |
| 25th | $44,840 | $21.56 | |
| Median | $59,450 | $28.58 | |
| 75th | $61,980 | $29.80 | |
| 90th | $73,770 | $35.47 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for special education teachers.
| Chicago, IL | $74,180 |
| St. Louis, MO | $56,320 |
| Peoria, IL | $51,410 |
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 special education teacher make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $28.58 ($59,450 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $59,450 against $76,580 nationally, 22% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $64,850, so Springfield pays 8% less.
Where does Springfield rank for special education teacher pay?
89 of 107 metro areas with data.
How much does a special education teacher make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,770 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.