How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in Chicago?
$80,440a year
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $38.67 an hour or $6,703 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.67
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 82 of 177
- Jobs in the area
- 3,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,790Median: $80,440Highest 10%: $103,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,790 | $22.98 | |
| 25th | $62,450 | $30.02 | |
| Median | $80,440 | $38.67 | |
| 75th | $95,630 | $45.98 | |
| 90th | $103,200 | $49.63 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| St. Louis, MO | $79,630 |
| Rockford, IL | $78,330 |
| Davenport, IA | $75,730 |
| Bloomington, IL | $75,020 |
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 nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $38.67 ($80,440 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $80,440 against $80,250 nationally, 0% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $79,150, so Chicago pays 2% more.
Where does Chicago rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
82 of 177 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,200 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.