Business Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin

In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for business teachers, postsecondary is $93,670 a year. About 2,450 people work in this job there.

$93,670Median yearly pay
$58,130–$129,590Middle half of workers, yearly
2,450People in this job in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($99,080). It is about the same as the Illinois median ($94,770).

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

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$35,030
25% of workers$58,130
Half of workers (median)$93,670
75% of workers$129,590
90% of workers$215,500

Business Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Bloomington$148,290140
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page)$93,6702,450
Peoria$85,6600

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

Education, experience and outlook for business teachers, postsecondary

  • Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +5.9% over ten years, faster than average · about 7,600 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.