Social Work Teachers Salary in Illinois
Social Work Teachers in Illinois earn a median of $77,010 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,010
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($77,570)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 510
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,690; the top 10% earn over $129,450. Nationally the range is $48,200 to $126,790.
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Social Work Teachers pay in Illinois
How much do social work teachers make in Illinois?
The median is $77,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,690 and the top 10% earn over $129,450. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for social work teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 43 (−1% vs. the national median of $77,570). Living costs are not included.