How much does an educational make in Illinois?
$62,420a year
Median yearly pay for educationals in Illinois. That is $30.01 an hour or $5,202 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.01
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,890Median: $62,420Highest 10%: $110,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,890 | $21.58 | |
| 25th | $49,720 | $23.90 | |
| Median | $62,420 | $30.01 | |
| 75th | $82,890 | $39.85 | |
| 90th | $110,600 | $53.16 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $64,730 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for educationals.
| 23. Wyoming | $63,430 |
| 24. Wisconsin | $62,690 |
| 25. Nebraska | $62,500 |
| 26. Illinois | $62,420 |
| 27. Louisiana | $61,870 |
| 28. Ohio | $61,760 |
| 29. Hawaii | $61,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an educational make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $30.01 ($62,420 a year).
Do educationals make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $62,420 against $64,330 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Illinois rank for educational pay?
Illinois ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays educationals the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $64,730 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.