Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $54,000 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,010
90th percentile $118,670
Employed locally 110
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,010
    25th
    $48,750
    50th (median)
    $54,000
    75th
    $72,890
    90th
    $118,670

    Top-paying metros for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,680
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $117,500
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $105,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,180
    Fresno, CA $102,240
    Modesto, CA $101,970

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,820
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,760
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,730
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,400
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,060
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$31,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School in Northwest Illinois is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Northwest Illinois is 15.5% below the national median of $63,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School in Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $44,010 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,750.