Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for engineering teachers, postsecondary is $135,430 a year. About 1,040 people work in this job there.
That is 24% higher than the U.S. median ($109,270). Illinois ranks 2nd of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for engineering teachers, postsecondary in Illinois
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $64,070 |
| 25% of workers | $100,610 |
| Half of workers (median) | $135,430 |
| 75% of workers | $176,020 |
| 90% of workers | $222,540 |
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $110,310 | 430 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for engineering teachers, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +7.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 3,900 openings a year (BLS)
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