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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Illinois

In Illinois, the median pay for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education is $76,110 a year. About 24,770 people work in this job there.

$76,110Median yearly pay
$59,440–$94,520Middle half of workers, yearly
24,770People in this job in Illinois

That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($64,370). Illinois ranks 15th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Illinois

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$47,810
25% of workers$59,440
Half of workers (median)$76,110
75% of workers$94,520
90% of workers$105,580

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin$78,00017,300
Rockford$76,920750
Springfield$75,570540
Bloomington$63,110370
Peoria$61,220920
Kankakee$59,800280
Decatur$59,690180
Champaign-Urbana$59,630550

Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 38,800 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Illinois

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$75,320
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,990
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$79,890
Tutors$37,400
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$64,020
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$74,730
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$62,370
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$40,910

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.