Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers Salary in Illinois
Also called: Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers in Illinois earn a median of $67,180 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $67,180
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($77,270)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,970; the top 10% earn over $126,950. Nationally the range is $44,900 to $134,890.
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Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers pay in Illinois
How much do recreation and fitness studies teachers make in Illinois?
The median is $67,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,970 and the top 10% earn over $126,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for recreation and fitness studies teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 41 (−13% vs. the national median of $77,270). Living costs are not included.