How much does an economics teacher make in Illinois?
$124,900a year
Median yearly pay for economics teachers in Illinois. That is $60.02 an hour or $10,400 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.02
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,090Median: $124,900Highest 10%: $202,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,090 | $28.41 | |
| 25th | $86,890 | $41.77 | |
| Median | $124,900 | $60.02 | |
| 75th | $166,600 | $80.11 | |
| 90th | $202,500 | $97.35 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $124,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for economics teachers.
| 14. Utah | $128,400 |
| 15. New York | $127,500 |
| 16. Maine | $126,000 |
| 17. Illinois | $124,900 |
| 18. Texas | $118,500 |
| 19. Pennsylvania | $118,000 |
| 20. Georgia | $117,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economics teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $60.02 ($124,900 a year).
Do economics teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $124,900 against $123,900 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Illinois rank for economics teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 17 of 42 states.
Which city in Illinois pays economics teachers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $124,400 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.