Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary is $30.04 an hour ($62,480 a year). About 4,420 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($63,820). Illinois ranks 24th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.18 | $37,810 |
| 25% of workers | $23.55 | $48,980 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.04 | $62,480 |
| 75% of workers | $42.49 | $88,380 |
| 90% of workers | $58.48 | $121,630 |
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $88,380 | 60 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $66,890 | 80 |
| Kankakee | $65,950 | 50 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $63,100 | 3,160 |
| Rockford | $62,290 | 70 |
| Springfield | $57,130 | 90 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 8,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Training and Development Specialists | $67,380 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $36,040 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $76,050 |
| Tutors | $37,400 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | $77,950 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $71,090 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,750 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $77,020 |
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