Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Illinois
Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Illinois earn a median salary of $56,990 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -20.9% vs the national median of $72,090. An estimated 3,390 education teachers, postsecondary are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $49,550 to $65,380 depending on location.
$56,990
Avg median salary in Illinois
$65,380
Highest paying metro
$49,550
Lowest paying metro
3,390
Employed in Illinois
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Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Central Illinois | $65,380 | $50,750 | $82,230 | 50 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $60,590 | $47,340 | $82,420 | 2,960 |
| Bloomington, IL | $60,410 | $60,410 | $77,500 | — |
| West Central Illinois | $55,810 | $30,080 | $77,820 | 170 |
| Rockford, IL | $50,200 | $29,120 | $56,970 | — |
| South Illinois | $49,550 | $42,810 | $67,240 | 210 |