How much does a social work teacher make in Chicago?
$72,890a year
Median yearly pay for social work teachers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $35.04 an hour or $6,074 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.04
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 49
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,470Median: $72,890Highest 10%: $137,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,470 | $18.50 | |
| 25th | $49,180 | $23.64 | |
| Median | $72,890 | $35.04 | |
| 75th | $98,640 | $47.42 | |
| 90th | $137,300 | $65.99 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for social work 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 social work teacher make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $35.04 ($72,890 a year).
Do social work teachers make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $72,890 against $77,570 nationally, 6% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $77,010, so Chicago pays 5% less.
Where does Chicago rank for social work teacher pay?
28 of 49 metro areas with data.
How much does a social work teacher make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $137,300 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.