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Special Education Teachers, Middle School average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$79,540
- Rockford$74,270
- Springfield$71,980
- Champaign$65,130
- Peoria$63,430
- Decatur$62,830
- Bloomington$62,240
- Kankakee$56,700
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $79,540 | $77,840 | $62,390 | $60,990 | 104 |
| Rockford | $74,270 | $75,540 | $60,790 | $57,544 | 92 |
| Springfield | $71,980 | $74,590 | $59,570 | $56,046 | 93 |
| Champaign | $65,130 | $62,140 | $56,840 | $51,429 | 93 |
| Peoria | $63,430 | $61,260 | $54,800 | $50,147 | 91 |
| Decatur | $62,830 | $63,520 | $48,520 | $49,695 | 88 |
| Bloomington | $62,240 | $64,060 | $49,410 | $49,250 | 94 |
| Kankakee | $56,700 | $57,620 | $45,110 | $45,073 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary by city and state
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2057.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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