The median annual wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is $75,020 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $73,950.
Pay spans roughly $47,830 at the 10th percentile to $101,350 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 45,400 people work as elementary school teachers, except special education in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.
| Median (annual) | $75,020 |
| Mean (annual) | $73,950 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $47,830 |
| 90th percentile | $101,350 |
| Employment | 45,400 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.