Environmental Science Teachers Salary in Illinois
Also called: Environmental Sciences Professors
Environmental Science Teachers in Illinois earn a median of $104,440 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $104,440
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($94,980)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,680; the top 10% earn over $139,060. Nationally the range is $57,780 to $164,190.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$87,150 median in Illinois
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$99,060 median in Illinois
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$97,860 median in Illinois
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$94,900 median in Illinois
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary$100,790 median in Illinois
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$105,440 median in Illinois
Environmental Science Teachers pay in Illinois
How much do environmental science teachers make in Illinois?
The median is $104,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,680 and the top 10% earn over $139,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for environmental science teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 38 (+10% vs. the national median of $94,980). Living costs are not included.