Communications Teachers Salary in Illinois
Communications Teachers in Illinois earn a median of $78,150 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,150
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($78,580)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,580
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,730; the top 10% earn over $118,210. Nationally the range is $47,590 to $143,720.
States ranked near Illinois
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Communications Teachers pay in Illinois
How much do communications teachers make in Illinois?
The median is $78,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,730 and the top 10% earn over $118,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for communications teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 48 (−1% vs. the national median of $78,580). Living costs are not included.