The median annual wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is $74,960 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $76,530.
Pay spans roughly $51,130 at the 10th percentile to $105,100 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 3,190 people work as special education teachers, middle school in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.
| Median (annual) | $74,960 |
| Mean (annual) | $76,530 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $51,130 |
| 90th percentile | $105,100 |
| Employment | 3,190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.