Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Illinois
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary in Illinois earn a median salary of $79,234 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +1.8% vs the national median of $77,800. An estimated 1,260 communications teachers, postsecondary are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $68,060 to $85,390 depending on location.
$79,234
Avg median salary in Illinois
$85,390
Highest paying metro
$68,060
Lowest paying metro
1,260
Employed in Illinois
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Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IL | $85,390 | $46,820 | $85,390 | 70 |
| South Illinois | $83,100 | $63,180 | $98,690 | 50 |
| Champaign, IL | $81,180 | $62,320 | $104,200 | 120 |
| Peoria, IL | $79,860 | $79,860 | $102,780 | — |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $79,150 | $61,090 | $94,280 | 930 |
| West Central Illinois | $77,900 | $48,740 | $88,130 | 50 |
| East Central Illinois | $68,060 | $50,930 | $80,640 | 40 |