Geography Teachers Salary in Illinois
Geography Teachers in Illinois earn a median of $100,790 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $100,790
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($97,590)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,960; the top 10% earn over $134,920. Nationally the range is $52,550 to $165,460.
States ranked near Illinois
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- History Teachers, Postsecondary$83,940 median in Illinois
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- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$82,610 median in Illinois
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$87,150 median in Illinois
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary$90,030 median in Illinois
Geography Teachers pay in Illinois
How much do geography teachers make in Illinois?
The median is $100,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,960 and the top 10% earn over $134,920. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for geography teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 28 (+3% vs. the national median of $97,590). Living costs are not included.