Career/Technical Education Teachers (Postsecondary) Salary in Illinois
Also called: Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Career/Technical Education Teachers (Postsecondary) in Illinois earn a median of $62,480 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,480
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($63,820)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,420
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,810; the top 10% earn over $121,630. Nationally the range is $41,960 to $108,620.
States ranked near Illinois
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Career/Technical Education Teachers (Postsecondary) pay in Illinois
How much do career/technical education teachers (postsecondary) make in Illinois?
The median is $62,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,810 and the top 10% earn over $121,630. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for career/technical education teachers (postsecondary)?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $63,820). Living costs are not included.