How much does a teaching assistant make in Illinois?
$36,990a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Illinois. That is $17.78 an hour or $3,083 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.78
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 64,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $36,990Highest 10%: $48,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,360 | $15.08 | |
| Median | $36,990 | $17.78 | |
| 75th | $44,790 | $21.53 | |
| 90th | $48,100 | $23.13 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Decatur, IL | $48,480 |
| Chicago, IL | $37,840 |
| St. Louis, MO | $36,410 |
| Peoria, IL | $35,970 |
| Kankakee, IL | $35,430 |
| Davenport, IA | $34,530 |
| Springfield, IL | $33,740 |
| Champaign, IL | $32,220 |
| Rockford, IL | $32,020 |
| Bloomington, IL | $31,710 |
| Paducah, KY | $29,970 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $29,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 18. Alaska | $37,190 |
| 19. Maryland | $37,060 |
| 20. Utah | $37,050 |
| 21. Illinois | $36,990 |
| 22. Hawaii | $36,810 |
| 23. Missouri | $36,300 |
| 24. Wyoming | $36,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $17.78 ($36,990 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $36,990 against $36,780 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Illinois rank for teaching assistant pay?
Illinois ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays teaching assistants the most?
Decatur, IL, with a median of $48,480 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.