Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin

In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for special education teachers, middle school is $77,840 a year. About 3,190 people work in this job there.

$77,840Median yearly pay

$62,390–$97,150Middle half of workers, yearly

3,190People in this job in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($66,810). It is 4% higher than the Illinois median ($74,730).

Pay range for special education teachers, middle school in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$56,020
25% of workers	$62,390
Half of workers (median)	$77,840
75% of workers	$97,150
90% of workers	$105,180

Special Education Teachers, Middle School pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page)	$77,840	3,190
Rockford	$75,540	140
Springfield	$74,590	110
Bloomington	$64,060	30
Decatur	$63,520	50
Champaign-Urbana	$62,140	100
Peoria	$61,260	150
Kankakee	$57,620	50

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

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, middle school

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 6,000 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$78,390
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$98,970
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$78,000
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$82,350
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$70,250
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$62,370
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$43,050
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$79,690

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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.