How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Illinois?
$80,700a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in Illinois. That is $38.80 an hour or $6,725 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.80
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,890Median: $80,700Highest 10%: $113,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,890 | $25.91 | |
| 25th | $62,730 | $30.16 | |
| Median | $80,700 | $38.80 | |
| 75th | $96,470 | $46.38 | |
| 90th | $113,300 | $54.48 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $87,860 |
| Chicago, IL | $80,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 7. New York | $86,450 |
| 8. Maryland | $84,160 |
| 9. Minnesota | $81,460 |
| 10. Illinois | $80,700 |
| 11. Pennsylvania | $77,980 |
| 12. Wisconsin | $76,860 |
| 13. Georgia | $73,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $38.80 ($80,700 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $80,700 against $65,030 nationally, 24% more.
Where does Illinois rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 10 of 34 states.
Which city in Illinois pays career/technical education teachers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $87,860 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.