How much does a social work teacher make in Illinois?
$77,010a year
Median yearly pay for social work teachers in Illinois. That is $37.02 an hour or $6,418 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.02
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,690Median: $77,010Highest 10%: $129,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,690 | $20.52 | |
| 25th | $60,360 | $29.02 | |
| Median | $77,010 | $37.02 | |
| 75th | $99,900 | $48.03 | |
| 90th | $129,500 | $62.24 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $72,890 |
| St. Louis, MO | $64,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social work teachers.
| 14. Washington | $77,920 |
| 15. New Jersey | $77,570 |
| 16. Virginia | $77,180 |
| 17. Illinois | $77,010 |
| 18. Michigan | $76,680 |
| 19. Wisconsin | $76,420 |
| 20. West Virginia | $76,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social work teacher make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $37.02 ($77,010 a year).
Do social work teachers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $77,010 against $77,570 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Illinois rank for social work teacher pay?
Illinois ranks 17 of 43 states.
Which city in Illinois pays social work teachers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $72,890 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.