How much does a chemistry teacher make in Illinois?
$97,860a year
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers in Illinois. That is $47.05 an hour or $8,155 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.05
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,240Median: $97,860Highest 10%: $160,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,240 | $24.15 | |
| 25th | $63,490 | $30.52 | |
| Median | $97,860 | $47.05 | |
| 75th | $125,600 | $60.36 | |
| 90th | $160,600 | $77.22 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $101,100 |
| Chicago, IL | $100,600 |
| Bloomington, IL | $90,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemistry teachers.
| 13. Michigan | $101,000 |
| 14. Rhode Island | $100,900 |
| 15. New York | $99,880 |
| 16. Illinois | $97,860 |
| 17. Colorado | $96,600 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $95,070 |
| 19. Kansas | $93,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemistry teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $47.05 ($97,860 a year).
Do chemistry teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $97,860 against $93,250 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Illinois rank for chemistry teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 16 of 48 states.
Which city in Illinois pays chemistry teachers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $101,100 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.