Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $54,790 or more. The middle half of preschool teachers (except special education) in Springfield earn between $36,470 and $44,040.
- $31K10th
- $36K25th
- $38KMedian
- $44K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,090 | $3,508 | $20.24 |
| Median | $38,300 | $3,192 | $18.41 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,470 | $3,039 | $17.53 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,040 | $3,670 | $21.17 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Springfield vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Preschool teachers (except special education) in Springfield earn 7% less than the Illinois average ($45,150) and about the same as the U.S. average ($43,030). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $38,140.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $42,090 | $38,300 | $31,200 | $54,790 | 450 |
| Illinois | $45,150 | $40,910 | $36,030 | $60,890 | 22,420 |
| United States | $43,030 | $38,140 | $28,990 | $61,390 | 478,780 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary after taxes in Springfield
On the average salary of $42,090, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $34,057 a year, or $2,838 a month and $1,310 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Springfield a good place for preschool teachers (except special education)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $42,090 buys what about $45,383 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($52,670). A typical home costs $200,409, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in other Illinois cities
Springfield ranks 6th of 8 Illinois metro areas for this job; Rockford pays the most ($50,870).
All Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salaries in Illinois
Highest-paying cities for preschool teachers (except special education)
Vineland, NJ pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($62,570).
- Vineland, NJ$62,570
- Albany, GA$62,070
- Atlantic City, NJ$58,560
- Brunswick, GA$58,180
- Denver, CO$57,250
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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Springfield: questions
How much do preschool teachers (except special education) make an hour in Springfield?
$20.24 an hour on average, and $18.41 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level preschool teachers (except special education) salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the preschool teachers (except special education) take-home pay in Springfield?
About $34,057 a year ($2,838 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,090.
Do preschool teachers (except special education) earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($43,030).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2011; area Springfield, IL (44100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.46, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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