Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for career/technical education teachers, secondary school is $77,950 a year. About 2,780 people work in this job there.
That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($66,270). Illinois ranks 16th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for career/technical education teachers, secondary school in Illinois
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $48,540 |
| 25% of workers | $60,030 |
| Half of workers (median) | $77,950 |
| 75% of workers | $105,520 |
| 90% of workers | $132,830 |
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $98,170 | 1,640 |
| Springfield | $76,450 | 40 |
| Rockford | $73,830 | 110 |
| Bloomington | $64,620 | 50 |
| Peoria | $63,700 | 70 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $57,120 | 50 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for career/technical education teachers, secondary school
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 6,400 openings a year (BLS)
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