How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Illinois?
$77,950a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in Illinois. That is $37.48 an hour or $6,496 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.48
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,540Median: $77,950Highest 10%: $132,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,540 | $23.34 | |
| 25th | $60,030 | $28.86 | |
| Median | $77,950 | $37.48 | |
| 75th | $105,500 | $50.73 | |
| 90th | $132,800 | $63.86 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $98,170 |
| St. Louis, MO | $78,130 |
| Springfield, IL | $76,450 |
| Rockford, IL | $73,830 |
| Bloomington, IL | $64,620 |
| Peoria, IL | $63,700 |
| Davenport, IA | $60,370 |
| Champaign, IL | $57,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 13. Maryland | $78,320 |
| 14. Alaska | $78,130 |
| 15. Maine | $78,050 |
| 16. Illinois | $77,950 |
| 17. Michigan | $77,400 |
| 18. New Hampshire | $76,320 |
| 19. Pennsylvania | $75,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $37.48 ($77,950 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $77,950 against $66,270 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Illinois rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 16 of 49 states.
Which city in Illinois pays career/technical education teachers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $98,170 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.