How much does an architecture teacher make in Chicago?
$104,400a year
Median yearly pay for architecture teachers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $50.20 an hour or $8,702 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.20
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 20
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,130Median: $104,400Highest 10%: $128,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,130 | $24.58 | |
| 25th | $79,370 | $38.16 | |
| Median | $104,400 | $50.20 | |
| 75th | $126,700 | $60.92 | |
| 90th | $128,400 | $61.73 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for architecture teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $124,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $110,300 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,400 |
| Geography Teacher | $103,300 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $102,000 |
| Law Teacher | $101,800 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $101,000 |
| Area | $100,800 |
| Political Science Teacher | $100,700 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $100,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an architecture teacher make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $50.20 ($104,400 a year).
Do architecture teachers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $104,400 against $96,870 nationally, 8% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $104,600, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for architecture teacher pay?
7 of 20 metro areas with data.
How much does an architecture teacher make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.