Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in East Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $65,380 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $39,190
90th percentile $108,390
Employed locally 50
National median $72,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,190
    25th
    $50,750
    50th (median)
    $65,380
    75th
    $82,230
    90th
    $108,390

    Top-paying metros for Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $127,090
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $104,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $103,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,290
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,170
    Ann Arbor, MI $101,840

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,350
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $56,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,840
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,820
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,750
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Education Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in East Central Illinois?

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

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in East Central Illinois is 9.3% below the national median of $72,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $39,190 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,750.