How much does a geography teacher make in Illinois?
$100,800a year
Median yearly pay for geography teachers in Illinois. That is $48.46 an hour or $8,399 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.46
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,960Median: $100,800Highest 10%: $134,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,960 | $24.50 | |
| 25th | $78,210 | $37.60 | |
| Median | $100,800 | $48.46 | |
| 75th | $119,300 | $57.36 | |
| 90th | $134,900 | $64.87 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $103,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for geography teachers.
| 4. Connecticut | $105,500 |
| 5. Maryland | $103,400 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $101,900 |
| 7. Illinois | $100,800 |
| 8. New York | $100,400 |
| 9. Texas | $99,510 |
| 10. Pennsylvania | $97,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geography teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $48.46 ($100,800 a year).
Do geography teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $100,800 against $97,590 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Illinois rank for geography teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 7 of 28 states.
Which city in Illinois pays geography teachers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $103,300 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.