How much does a biological science teacher make in Illinois?
$99,060a year
Median yearly pay for biological science teachers in Illinois. That is $47.63 an hour or $8,255 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.63
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,340Median: $99,060Highest 10%: $207,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,340 | $22.76 | |
| 25th | $62,740 | $30.16 | |
| Median | $99,060 | $47.63 | |
| 75th | $132,800 | $63.84 | |
| 90th | $207,900 | $99.97 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $102,000 |
| St. Louis, MO | $97,120 |
| Bloomington, IL | $87,620 |
| Davenport, IA | $76,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for biological science teachers.
| 6. Delaware | $101,400 |
| 7. Oregon | $100,800 |
| 8. Montana | $100,500 |
| 9. Illinois | $99,060 |
| 10. New Mexico | $98,820 |
| 11. Colorado | $98,680 |
| 12. New York | $98,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological science teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $47.63 ($99,060 a year).
Do biological science teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $99,060 against $84,620 nationally, 17% more.
Where does Illinois rank for biological science teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 9 of 49 states.
Which city in Illinois pays biological science teachers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $102,000 a year.
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.