How much does an environmental science teacher make in Chicago?
$90,030a year
Median yearly pay for environmental science teachers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $43.28 an hour or $7,503 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.28
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 27
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,830Median: $90,030Highest 10%: $151,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,830 | $27.32 | |
| 25th | $64,570 | $31.04 | |
| Median | $90,030 | $43.28 | |
| 75th | $126,300 | $60.71 | |
| 90th | $151,000 | $72.61 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for environmental science teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $124,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $110,300 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an environmental science teacher make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $43.28 ($90,030 a year).
Do environmental science teachers make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $90,030 against $94,980 nationally, 5% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $104,400, so Chicago pays 14% less.
Where does Chicago rank for environmental science teacher pay?
18 of 27 metro areas with data.
How much does an environmental science teacher make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $151,000 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.