How much does an environmental science teacher make in Illinois?
$104,400a year
Median yearly pay for environmental science teachers in Illinois. That is $50.21 an hour or $8,703 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.21
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,680Median: $104,400Highest 10%: $139,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,680 | $30.13 | |
| 25th | $75,020 | $36.07 | |
| Median | $104,400 | $50.21 | |
| 75th | $126,900 | $61.00 | |
| 90th | $139,100 | $66.86 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $90,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for environmental science teachers.
| 6. California | $108,300 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $106,100 |
| 8. Virginia | $104,700 |
| 9. Illinois | $104,400 |
| 10. Utah | $103,500 |
| 11. New Hampshire | $102,700 |
| 12. New York | $102,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an environmental science teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $50.21 ($104,400 a year).
Do environmental science teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $104,400 against $94,980 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Illinois rank for environmental science teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 9 of 38 states.
Which city in Illinois pays environmental science teachers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $90,030 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.