Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Illinois

In Illinois, the median pay for psychology teachers, postsecondary is $77,860 a year. About 2,260 people work in this job there.

$77,860Median yearly pay

$50,960–$105,790Middle half of workers, yearly

2,260People in this job in Illinois

That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($80,340). Illinois ranks 31st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for psychology teachers, postsecondary in Illinois

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$37,930
25% of workers	$50,960
Half of workers (median)	$77,860
75% of workers	$105,790
90% of workers	$130,950

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Bloomington	$84,110	70
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin	$77,860	1,620

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

Education, experience and outlook for psychology teachers, postsecondary

Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
Job outlook: +4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 3,700 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Illinois

Job	Median yearly pay
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary	$36,040
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$92,860
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$61,560
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,080
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,720
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$67,180
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,010
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,150

Other job titles for this job

Abnormal Psychology TeacherAdjunct Psychology Faculty MemberAdjunct Psychology InstructorAdjunct Psychology ProfessorApplied Psychology ProfessorApplied Psychology TeacherChild Development ProfessorChild Psychology TeacherClinical Psychology ProfessorClinical Psychology TeacherEducational Psychology ProfessorEducational Psychology Teacher

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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.