SOC 25-2052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — Bloomington
Bloomington, IL · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Bloomington, IL is $64,250 per year, close to the national median of $65,120 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Bloomington, IL is $64,250 per year, close to the national median of $65,120 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $60,590 and $83,690. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $51,610 and the ninetieth at $104,620.
The area has 270 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.1 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Chicago records the highest median at $79,690. Of the 268 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 108th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,610 | −20.7% |
| 25th | $60,590 | −7.0% |
| Median (50th) | $64,250 | −1.3% |
| 75th | $83,690 | +28.5% |
| 90th | $104,620 | +60.7% |
| Mean | $71,100 | +9.2% |
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What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bloomington sit close to the national average, so $64,250 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$64,250as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,250US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,250 a year, 1.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,610 to $104,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 270 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Chicago, at $79,690.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Bloomington, IL?
The median annual wage is $64,250, 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 $65,120, so pay in Bloomington, IL is 1.3% 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 Bloomington, IL earns more than $104,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,610 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 $79,690 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 270 jobs in this occupation in Bloomington, 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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