How much does a communications teacher make in Illinois?
$78,150a year
Median yearly pay for communications teachers in Illinois. That is $37.57 an hour or $6,513 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.57
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,730Median: $78,150Highest 10%: $118,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,730 | $22.47 | |
| 25th | $53,860 | $25.89 | |
| Median | $78,150 | $37.57 | |
| 75th | $100,600 | $48.37 | |
| 90th | $118,200 | $56.83 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bloomington, IL | $85,390 |
| St. Louis, MO | $77,150 |
| Chicago, IL | $76,730 |
| Davenport, IA | $62,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for communications teachers.
| 14. South Carolina | $79,810 |
| 15. Nebraska | $79,180 |
| 16. Wisconsin | $78,780 |
| 17. Illinois | $78,150 |
| 18. North Dakota | $78,120 |
| 19. Montana | $78,110 |
| 20. Maine | $78,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a communications teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $37.57 ($78,150 a year).
Do communications teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $78,150 against $78,580 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Illinois rank for communications teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 17 of 48 states.
Which city in Illinois pays communications teachers the most?
Bloomington, IL, with a median of $85,390 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.