How much does a physics teacher make in Illinois?
$94,900a year
Median yearly pay for physics teachers in Illinois. That is $45.63 an hour or $7,908 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.63
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,150Median: $94,900Highest 10%: $166,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,150 | $29.40 | |
| 25th | $67,620 | $32.51 | |
| Median | $94,900 | $45.63 | |
| 75th | $128,400 | $61.75 | |
| 90th | $166,400 | $80.00 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $102,500 |
| Chicago, IL | $83,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physics teachers.
| 30. Washington | $96,930 |
| 31. Nevada | $96,330 |
| 32. Ohio | $96,310 |
| 33. Illinois | $94,900 |
| 34. Oklahoma | $91,580 |
| 35. Louisiana | $90,040 |
| 36. Wisconsin | $89,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physics teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $45.63 ($94,900 a year).
Do physics teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $94,900 against $100,300 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Illinois rank for physics teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 33 of 47 states.
Which city in Illinois pays physics teachers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $102,500 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.