The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Springfield, IL is $34,980 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,480.
Pay spans roughly $29,120 at the 10th percentile to $47,770 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.82 per hour. An estimated 480 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in Springfield, IL.
| Median (annual) | $34,980 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,480 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.82 |
| 10th percentile | $29,120 |
| 90th percentile | $47,770 |
| Employment | 480 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.