How much does an engineering teacher make in Chicago?
$110,300a year
Median yearly pay for engineering teachers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $53.03 an hour or $9,193 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.03
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 80
- Jobs in the area
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,350Median: $110,300Highest 10%: $220,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,350 | $20.84 | |
| 25th | $78,430 | $37.71 | |
| Median | $110,300 | $53.03 | |
| 75th | $164,300 | $78.97 | |
| 90th | $220,400 | $105.97 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for engineering teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $124,400 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,400 |
| Architecture Teacher | $104,400 |
| Geography Teacher | $103,300 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $102,000 |
| Law Teacher | $101,800 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $101,000 |
| Area | $100,800 |
| Political Science Teacher | $100,700 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $100,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineering teacher make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $53.03 ($110,300 a year).
Do engineering teachers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $110,300 against $109,300 nationally, 1% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $135,400, so Chicago pays 19% less.
Where does Chicago rank for engineering teacher pay?
31 of 80 metro areas with data.
How much does an engineering teacher make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $220,400 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.