How much does a geography teacher make in Chicago?
$103,300a year
Median yearly pay for geography teachers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $49.65 an hour or $8,607 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.65
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 15
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,610Median: $103,300Highest 10%: $139,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,610 | $19.04 | |
| 25th | $78,210 | $37.60 | |
| Median | $103,300 | $49.65 | |
| 75th | $125,000 | $60.10 | |
| 90th | $139,400 | $67.00 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for geography 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 |
| 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 a geography teacher make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $49.65 ($103,300 a year).
Do geography teachers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $103,300 against $97,590 nationally, 6% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $100,800, so Chicago pays 2% more.
Where does Chicago rank for geography teacher pay?
6 of 15 metro areas with data.
How much does a geography teacher make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $139,400 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.