How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Illinois?
$62,480a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in Illinois. That is $30.04 an hour or $5,207 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.04
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,810Median: $62,480Highest 10%: $121,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,810 | $18.18 | |
| 25th | $48,980 | $23.55 | |
| Median | $62,480 | $30.04 | |
| 75th | $88,380 | $42.49 | |
| 90th | $121,600 | $58.48 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Peoria, IL | $88,380 |
| Paducah, KY | $77,170 |
| Champaign, IL | $66,890 |
| Kankakee, IL | $65,950 |
| Chicago, IL | $63,100 |
| Rockford, IL | $62,290 |
| St. Louis, MO | $62,040 |
| Davenport, IA | $59,790 |
| Springfield, IL | $57,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 21. Michigan | $63,440 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $63,160 |
| 23. Alabama | $62,580 |
| 24. Illinois | $62,480 |
| 25. Vermont | $62,450 |
| 26. Delaware | $62,400 |
| 27. North Carolina | $62,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $30.04 ($62,480 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $62,480 against $63,820 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Illinois rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays career/technical education teachers the most?
Peoria, IL, with a median of $88,380 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.