SOC 25-2058 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School — Champaign
Champaign-Urbana, IL · 7 metro areas compared
In Champaign, IL the median wage is $61,930.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Champaign, IL the median wage is $61,930. That is 16.6% lower than the national median of $74,260. Pay ranges from under $47,080 at the tenth percentile to more than $89,380 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $51,280 to $75,680.
The area has 140 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.24 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Chicago records the highest median at $82,350. Of the 320 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 149th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,080 | −36.6% |
| 25th | $51,280 | −30.9% |
| Median (50th) | $61,930 | −16.6% |
| 75th | $75,680 | +1.9% |
| 90th | $89,380 | +20.4% |
| Mean | $65,200 | −12.2% |
Other metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago | $82,350 | 7,360 | |
| 2 | Rockford | $78,070 | 220 | |
| 3 | Decatur | $62,980 | 100 | |
| 4 | Kankakee | $62,610 | 100 | |
| 5 | Bloomington | $62,280 | 50 | |
| 6 | Springfield | $61,350 | 100 | |
| 7 | Peoria | $58,460 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Champaign sit close to the national average, so $61,930 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$61,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,930US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,930 a year, 16.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,080 to $89,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Chicago, at $82,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Champaign, IL?
The median annual wage is $61,930, 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 $74,260, so pay in Champaign, IL is 16.6% 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 Champaign, IL earns more than $89,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,080 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 $82,350 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Champaign, 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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