How much does a teaching assistant make in Illinois?
$36,040a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Illinois. That is $17.33 an hour or $3,003 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.33
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 12,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,850Median: $36,040Highest 10%: $96,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,850 | $15.31 | |
| 25th | $35,280 | $16.96 | |
| Median | $36,040 | $17.33 | |
| 75th | $59,580 | $28.64 | |
| 90th | $96,230 | $46.26 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Champaign, IL | $50,110 |
| Bloomington, IL | $36,040 |
| Chicago, IL | $35,760 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,340 |
| Springfield, IL | $31,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 34. Colorado | $37,450 |
| 35. Idaho | $37,310 |
| 36. Tennessee | $36,950 |
| 37. Illinois | $36,040 |
| 38. West Virginia | $35,960 |
| 39. Alaska | $35,790 |
| 40. Indiana | $34,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $17.33 ($36,040 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $36,040 against $42,910 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Illinois rank for teaching assistant pay?
Illinois ranks 37 of 45 states.
Which city in Illinois pays teaching assistants the most?
Champaign-Urbana, IL, with a median of $50,110 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.