Preschool Teacher Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Median in Illinois
$40,910
$19.67 an hour
10th percentile
$36,030
90th percentile
$60,890
Jobs (wage & salary)
22,420
The median annual wage for preschool teachers, except special education in Illinois was $40,910 in May 2025, $2,770 (7%) above the national median of $38,140.
The middle half earned between $37,750 (25th percentile) and $46,790 (75th percentile).
Illinois ranks 21 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Percentiles
Pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,030 | $17.32 |
| 25th | $37,750 | $18.15 |
| 50th (median) | $40,910 | $19.67 |
| 75th | $46,790 | $22.50 |
| 90th | $60,890 | $29.28 |
| Mean (average) | $45,150 | $21.71 |
SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Illinois, BLS OEWS May 2025.
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