May 2025 OEWS estimate
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Chicago, IL
The median annual salary is $78,390, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$78,390
Mean annual salary
$78,800
Employment estimate
45,840
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $78,390 |
| Mean annual salary | $78,800 |
| 10th percentile | $48,960 |
| 25th percentile | $60,630 |
| 50th percentile | $78,390 |
| 75th percentile | $102,430 |
| 90th percentile | $105,250 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Chicago, IL median
- $78,390
- U.S. median
- $63,970
- Difference
- 22.5%
What the data shows
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Chicago, IL earn 22.5% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $60,630–$102,430.
- BLS estimates employment at 45,840 workers in this metro area.