The median annual wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is $58,440 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $63,170.
Pay spans roughly $40,610 at the 10th percentile to $99,200 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 840 people work as special education teachers, preschool in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.
| Median (annual) | $58,440 |
| Mean (annual) | $63,170 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $40,610 |
| 90th percentile | $99,200 |
| Employment | 840 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.