Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
- Middle 50%
- $60,630–$102,430
- vs U.S. median
- +23%
- Metro rank
- #75 of 511
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro earn a median of $78,390 a year, based on BLS estimates for 45,840 jobs (May 2025). That is 23% above the U.S. median of $63,970 and 4% above the IL statewide median of $75,320. It ranks #75 of 511 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE45,840 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Chicago
2 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Public Schools | $74,202 | 8 |
| North Chicago Community Unit School Dist | $56,787 | 5 |
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in other IL metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Bloomington, IL | $65,590 |
| Rockford, IL | $64,200 |
| Springfield, IL | $62,340 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $60,200 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $59,650 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $59,310 |
| Decatur, IL | $59,050 |
| Kankakee, IL | $57,980 |
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Questions
What is the average Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Chicago?
The BLS median is $78,390 a year (May 2025). Half of the 45,840 jobs pay between $60,630 and $102,430. The 10th percentile is $48,960 and the 90th is $105,250.
Is Chicago a high-paying metro for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 23% above the U.S. median of $63,970 and 4% above the IL statewide median of $75,320. It ranks #75 of 511 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education the most in Chicago?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Chicago Public Schools ($74,202), North Chicago Community Unit School Dist ($56,787). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.