The median annual wage for Special Education Teachers, All Other in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is $62,800 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $69,670.
Pay spans roughly $48,310 at the 10th percentile to $100,670 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 1,460 people work as special education teachers, all other in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.
| Median (annual) | $62,800 |
| Mean (annual) | $69,670 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $48,310 |
| 90th percentile | $100,670 |
| Employment | 1,460 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.