Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Illinois
Ranked #20 of 45 · IL
4.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $49,630 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $36,040
Employment 12,340
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,850P25 $35,280 Median $36,040P75 $59,580P90 $96,230
About 80% of teaching assistants, postsecondarys in Illinois earn between $31,850 and $96,230. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean teaching assistants, postsecondary salary in Illinois is $49,630, about 4.1% above the U.S. average ($47,670). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $50,110 | $53,970 | 2,480 |
| Bloomington, IL | $36,040 | $39,840 | 130 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $35,760 | $49,140 | 8,860 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $31,470 | $33,870 | 80 |
| Springfield, IL | $31,260 | $33,850 | 100 |