How much does an educational instruction and library worker make in Illinois?
$46,390a year
Median yearly pay for educational instruction and library workers in Illinois. That is $22.30 an hour or $3,866 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.30
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,290Median: $46,390Highest 10%: $68,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,290 | $16.97 | |
| 25th | $39,000 | $18.75 | |
| Median | $46,390 | $22.30 | |
| 75th | $58,590 | $28.17 | |
| 90th | $68,910 | $33.13 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $46,390 |
| St. Louis, MO | $44,710 |
| Davenport, IA | $42,470 |
| Paducah, KY | $38,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for educational instruction and library workers.
| 32. Florida | $47,030 |
| 33. Ohio | $46,860 |
| 34. Mississippi | $46,450 |
| 35. Illinois | $46,390 |
| 36. Missouri | $45,790 |
| 37. Maine | $45,680 |
| 38. Kentucky | $45,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an educational instruction and library worker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $22.30 ($46,390 a year).
Do educational instruction and library workers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $46,390 against $50,890 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Illinois rank for educational instruction and library worker pay?
Illinois ranks 35 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays educational instruction and library workers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $46,390 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.