Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Illinois
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary in Illinois earn a median salary of $37,662 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -16.2% vs the national median of $44,930. An estimated 11,570 teaching assistants, postsecondary are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $31,470 to $50,110 depending on location.
$37,662
Avg median salary in Illinois
$50,110
Highest paying metro
$31,470
Lowest paying metro
11,570
Employed in Illinois
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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, IL | $50,110 | $39,960 | $74,120 | 2,480 |
| Bloomington, IL | $36,220 | $29,120 | $47,790 | — |
| Springfield, IL | $36,050 | $30,970 | $46,630 | 30 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $34,460 | $34,050 | $58,560 | 8,980 |
| West Central Illinois | $31,470 | $31,470 | $32,320 | 80 |