How much does an educational make in Chicago?
$64,730a year
Median yearly pay for educationals in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $31.12 an hour or $5,394 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.12
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 133 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 9,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,200Median: $64,730Highest 10%: $110,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,200 | $22.69 | |
| 25th | $52,200 | $25.10 | |
| Median | $64,730 | $31.12 | |
| 75th | $84,760 | $40.75 | |
| 90th | $110,600 | $53.16 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for educationals.
| Paducah, KY | $64,350 |
| Rockford, IL | $62,610 |
| St. Louis, MO | $60,160 |
| Peoria, IL | $59,510 |
| Champaign, IL | $58,230 |
| Davenport, IA | $57,360 |
| Springfield, IL | $57,210 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $55,520 |
| Kankakee, IL | $54,860 |
| Bloomington, IL | $51,820 |
| Decatur, IL | $50,290 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $71,740 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $71,430 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $67,610 |
| Child | $64,790 |
| Clergy | $61,820 |
| Substance Abuse | $61,600 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $61,360 |
| Health Education Specialist | $60,120 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $57,720 |
| Director | $52,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an educational make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $31.12 ($64,730 a year).
Do educationals make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $64,730 against $64,330 nationally, 1% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $62,420, so Chicago pays 4% more.
Where does Chicago rank for educational pay?
133 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does an educational make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,600 or more.
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.