Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Illinois

Ranked #29 of 48 · IL

11% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $80,140 ≈ $39/hr
Median annual salary $78,150
Employment 1,580

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $46,730P25 $53,860 Median $78,150P75 $100,600P90 $118,210

About 80% of communications teachers, postsecondarys in Illinois earn between $46,730 and $118,210. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Illinois
$80,140
U.S. average
$90,010

The mean communications teachers, postsecondary salary in Illinois is $80,140, about 11% below the U.S. average ($90,010). That works out to roughly $39/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Illinois

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $86,590 $82,180 70
Bloomington, IL $85,390 $73,830 70
East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $79,080 $75,720 60
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $76,730 $77,350 1,020
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $69,580 $75,510 40

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do communications teachers, postsecondary make in Illinois?

The median communications teachers, postsecondary salary in Illinois is $78,150 per year (mean $80,140), and about 80% earn between $46,730 and $118,210.

How much do communications teachers, postsecondary make per hour in Illinois?

Roughly $39 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $80,140 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Illinois a high-paying state for communications teachers, postsecondary?

Illinois ranks #29 of 48 states for communications teachers, postsecondary pay. Its mean salary of $80,140 is about 11% below the U.S. average of $90,010.

Which metro areas in Illinois pay communications teachers, postsecondary the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Illinois for communications teachers, postsecondary are South Illinois nonmetropolitan area ($86,590), Bloomington, IL ($85,390), East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area ($79,080), by median annual wage.

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