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Secondary School Teachers in Illinois earned a median of $79,990 a year (— an hour) in May 2025, 11% above the national median of $72,040; 44,670 were employed there, ranking #9 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $79,990 | $72,040 |
| Mean annual wage | $89,320 | $76,320 |
| Median hourly wage | — | — |
| 10th percentile | $49,020 | $48,780 |
| 25th percentile | $62,330 | $59,980 |
| 75th percentile | $104,670 | $92,570 |
| 90th percentile | $135,960 | $107,600 |
| Employment | 44,670 | 1,065,210 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 7.325 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.07 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.