The median annual wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Illinois is $64,800 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $72,410.
Pay spans roughly $47,090 at the 10th percentile to $101,940 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 24,230 people work as middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $64,800 |
| Mean (annual) | $72,410 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $47,090 |
| 90th percentile | $101,940 |
| Employment | 24,230 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.