Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $80,530 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,590
90th percentile $203,410
National median $97,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,590
    25th
    $69,450
    50th (median)
    $80,530
    75th
    $130,670
    90th
    $203,410

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 114% Median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 14% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Business Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wilmington, NC $179,820
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $169,800
    Anchorage, AK $168,440
    Lawrence, KS $162,300
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $161,500
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,270

    Nearby metros — Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wilmington, NC $179,820
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $169,800
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $144,760
    Bloomington, IL $142,310
    Amarillo, TX $129,210
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $129,100

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,740
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $57,870
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,320
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,800
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,130
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $32,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Business Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Peoria?

    The median hourly wage for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Peoria, IL is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Peoria above or below average for Business Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Peoria, IL is 17.2% below the national median of $97,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Peoria?

    Entry-level Business Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $50,590 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,450.