How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in Illinois?
$79,150a year
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in Illinois. That is $38.05 an hour or $6,596 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.05
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,690Median: $79,150Highest 10%: $103,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,690 | $22.93 | |
| 25th | $61,060 | $29.36 | |
| Median | $79,150 | $38.05 | |
| 75th | $94,750 | $45.55 | |
| 90th | $103,200 | $49.63 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Springfield, IL | $101,300 |
| Chicago, IL | $80,440 |
| St. Louis, MO | $79,630 |
| Rockford, IL | $78,330 |
| Davenport, IA | $75,730 |
| Bloomington, IL | $75,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| 26. Maine | $79,600 |
| 27. South Carolina | $79,540 |
| 28. New Mexico | $79,380 |
| 29. Illinois | $79,150 |
| 30. Arizona | $78,980 |
| 31. Michigan | $78,870 |
| 32. Pennsylvania | $78,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $38.05 ($79,150 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $79,150 against $80,250 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Illinois rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays nursing instructor and teachers the most?
Springfield, IL, with a median of $101,300 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.