Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin

In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for biological science teachers, postsecondary is $101,960 a year. About 1,760 people work in this job there.

$101,960Median yearly pay
$62,740–$140,010Middle half of workers, yearly
1,760People in this job in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($84,620). It is 3% higher than the Illinois median ($99,060).

Pay range for biological science teachers, postsecondary in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$47,340
25% of workers$62,740
Half of workers (median)$101,960
75% of workers$140,010
90% of workers$208,960

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page)$101,9601,760
Bloomington$87,62050

Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for biological science teachers, postsecondary

  • Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +7.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 4,700 openings a year (BLS)

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.