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Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Illinois
Ranked #18 of 51 · IL
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of teaching assistants, except postsecondarys in Illinois earn between $31,200 and $48,100. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean teaching assistants, except postsecondary salary in Illinois is $38,950, about 1.7% above the U.S. average ($38,290). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL | $48,480 | $47,500 | 550 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $37,840 | $39,820 | 46,770 |
| Peoria, IL | $35,970 | $36,200 | 1,980 |
| Kankakee, IL | $35,430 | $36,470 | 590 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $34,870 | $35,640 | 2,020 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $34,720 | $35,890 | 2,040 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $34,540 | $35,660 | 2,340 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $33,980 | $35,420 | 2,260 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do teaching assistants, except postsecondary make in Illinois?
The median teaching assistants, except postsecondary salary in Illinois is $36,990 per year (mean $38,950), and about 80% earn between $31,200 and $48,100.
How much do teaching assistants, except postsecondary make per hour in Illinois?
Roughly $19 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $38,950 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Illinois a high-paying state for teaching assistants, except postsecondary?
Illinois ranks #18 of 51 states for teaching assistants, except postsecondary pay. Its mean salary of $38,950 is about 1.7% above the U.S. average of $38,290.
Which metro areas in Illinois pay teaching assistants, except postsecondary the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Illinois for teaching assistants, except postsecondary are Decatur, IL ($48,480), Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($37,840), Peoria, IL ($35,970), by median annual wage.
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