Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary
in Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $48,530–$81,320
- vs U.S. median
- -11%
- Metro rank
- #205 of 501
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in the Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $64,010 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,310 jobs (May 2025). That is 11% below the U.S. median of $72,040 and 20% below the IL statewide median of $79,990. It ranks #205 of 501 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,310 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in other IL metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $98,970 |
| Rockford, IL | $78,500 |
| Springfield, IL | $72,510 |
| Bloomington, IL | $66,280 |
| Decatur, IL | $62,000 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $61,800 |
| Peoria, IL | $61,620 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $61,480 |
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Questions
What is the average Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $64,010 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,310 jobs pay between $48,530 and $81,320. The 10th percentile is $46,920 and the 90th is $99,220.
Is Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education?
That is 11% below the U.S. median of $72,040 and 20% below the IL statewide median of $79,990. It ranks #205 of 501 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.