How much does a library science teacher make in Chicago?
$78,060a year
Median yearly pay for library science teachers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $37.53 an hour or $6,505 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.53
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 20
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,910Median: $78,060Highest 10%: $100,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,910 | $29.28 | |
| 25th | $62,480 | $30.04 | |
| Median | $78,060 | $37.53 | |
| 75th | $97,170 | $46.72 | |
| 90th | $100,600 | $48.37 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for library 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 a library science teacher make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $37.53 ($78,060 a year).
Do library science teachers make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $78,060 against $80,340 nationally, 3% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $80,760, so Chicago pays 3% less.
Where does Chicago rank for library science teacher pay?
16 of 20 metro areas with data.
How much does a library science teacher make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,600 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.