Adapted Physical Education Specialists Salary in Illinois
Adapted Physical Education Specialists in Illinois earn a median of $64,850 a year, −15% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Special Education Teachers, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,850
- vs. U.S. median
- −15% ($76,580)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 2,560
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,660; the top 10% earn over $100,320. Nationally the range is $48,440 to $120,080.
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Adapted Physical Education Specialists pay in Illinois
How much do adapted physical education specialists make in Illinois?
The median is $64,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,660 and the top 10% earn over $100,320. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for adapted physical education specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 42 (−15% vs. the national median of $76,580). Living costs are not included.