Nursing Instructors and Teachers Salary in Illinois
Also called: Nursing Instructors, Postsecondary
Nursing Instructors and Teachers in Illinois earn a median of $79,150 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,150
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($80,250)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,940
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,690; the top 10% earn over $103,220. Nationally the range is $48,800 to $129,500.
States ranked near Illinois
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Nursing Instructors and Teachers pay in Illinois
How much do nursing instructors and teachers make in Illinois?
The median is $79,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,690 and the top 10% earn over $103,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for nursing instructors and teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $80,250). Living costs are not included.