Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Illinois
Middle school teachers instruct one or more subjects to students in grades 6-8, typically in public or private schools. They develop lesson plans, deliver instruction across core subjects like math, science, and language arts, assess student progress, and manage classroom environments In Illinois the median pay is $76,110 a year, 18% above the national median of $64,370.
$76,110median pay in Illinois, per year
$59,440–$94,520middle half earn
24,770employed in Illinois
$64,370U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Illinois
31open roles like this on employer career sites, 1 in Illinois or remote
10employers hiring
23posted in the last 7 days
NJ · CA · NYwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Learning StrategiesInstructingSpeakingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionWritingActive LearningMonitoring
Knowledge areas
Education and TrainingEnglish LanguagePhilosophy and TheologyMathematics (knowledge)PsychologyComputers and Electronics
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education.
Licenses and training in Illinois
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in other states
Washington · $102,140California · $98,950New York · $94,840Connecticut · $93,610Rhode Island · $92,760Massachusetts · $89,450District of Columbia · $79,900Utah · $79,180Alaska · $78,940New Jersey · $78,770
Related occupations
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Four short assessments and your background, scored against middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 25-2022.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.