How much does an engineering teacher make in Illinois?
$135,400a year
Median yearly pay for engineering teachers in Illinois. That is $65.11 an hour or $11,290 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.11
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,070Median: $135,400Highest 10%: $222,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,070 | $30.80 | |
| 25th | $100,600 | $48.37 | |
| Median | $135,400 | $65.11 | |
| 75th | $176,000 | $84.63 | |
| 90th | $222,500 | $106.99 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $110,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineering teachers.
| 1. California | $137,300 |
| 2. Illinois | $135,400 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $134,900 |
| 4. Georgia | $131,300 |
| 5. Delaware | $130,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineering teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $65.11 ($135,400 a year).
Do engineering teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $135,400 against $109,300 nationally, 24% more.
Where does Illinois rank for engineering teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 2 of 48 states.
Which city in Illinois pays engineering teachers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $110,300 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.