The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is $37,460 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $42,080.
Pay spans roughly $32,700 at the 10th percentile to $57,000 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.01 per hour. An estimated 14,860 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.
| Median (annual) | $37,460 |
| Mean (annual) | $42,080 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.01 |
| 10th percentile | $32,700 |
| 90th percentile | $57,000 |
| Employment | 14,860 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.