SOC 25-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — Decatur
Decatur, IL · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Decatur, IL is $62,000 per year, 13.9% below the national median of $72,040.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Decatur, IL is $62,000 per year, 13.9% below the national median of $72,040. Half of workers earn between $50,240 and $78,690. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $46,870 and the ninetieth at $123,980.
The area has 310 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 6.8 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Chicago records the highest median at $98,970. Of the 184 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 78th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,870 | −34.9% |
| 25th | $50,240 | −30.3% |
| Median (50th) | $62,000 | −13.9% |
| 75th | $78,690 | +9.2% |
| 90th | $123,980 | +72.1% |
| Mean | $71,440 | −0.8% |
Other metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago | $98,970 | 32,790 | |
| 2 | Rockford | $78,500 | 880 | |
| 3 | Springfield | $72,510 | 750 | |
| 4 | Bloomington | $66,280 | 530 | |
| 5 | Peoria | $61,620 | 1,230 | |
| 6 | Champaign | $61,480 | 660 | |
| 7 | Kankakee | $48,500 | 420 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Decatur sit close to the national average, so $62,000 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$62,000as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,000US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,000 a year, 13.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,870 to $123,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 310 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Chicago, at $98,970.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Decatur, IL?
The median annual wage is $62,000, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $72,040, so pay in Decatur, IL is 13.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Decatur, IL earns more than $123,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,870 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Chicago, at $98,970 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 310 jobs in this occupation in Decatur, IL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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