The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Illinois is $37,220 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,500.
Pay spans roughly $30,960 at the 10th percentile to $57,250 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.90 per hour. An estimated 20,290 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $37,220 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,500 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.90 |
| 10th percentile | $30,960 |
| 90th percentile | $57,250 |
| Employment | 20,290 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.