Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $47,740–$77,220
- vs U.S. median
- -7%
- Metro rank
- #371 of 511
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $59,310 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,930 jobs (May 2025). That is 7% below the U.S. median of $63,970 and 21% below the IL statewide median of $75,320. It ranks #371 of 511 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,930 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in other IL metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $78,390 |
| Bloomington, IL | $65,590 |
| Rockford, IL | $64,200 |
| Springfield, IL | $62,340 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $60,200 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $59,650 |
| 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 Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $59,310 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,930 jobs pay between $47,740 and $77,220. The 10th percentile is $40,440 and the 90th is $90,210.
Is Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 7% below the U.S. median of $63,970 and 21% below the IL statewide median of $75,320. It ranks #371 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).
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.