Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Illinois
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary in Illinois earn a median salary of $73,370 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.5% vs the national median of $80,190. An estimated 3,030 art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $59,560 to $85,610 depending on location.
$73,370
Avg median salary in Illinois
$85,610
Highest paying metro
$59,560
Lowest paying metro
3,030
Employed in Illinois
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inArt, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | $85,610 | $69,060 | $101,800 | — |
| Bloomington, IL | $80,750 | $51,430 | $80,750 | — |
| Champaign, IL | $80,640 | $63,740 | $101,780 | 210 |
| West Central Illinois | $77,570 | $46,060 | $99,930 | 130 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $65,060 | $49,580 | $103,380 | 2,540 |
| East Central Illinois | $64,400 | $52,150 | $83,430 | 60 |
| South Illinois | $59,560 | $59,560 | $85,810 | 90 |