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Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Illinois

In Illinois, the median pay for social work teachers, postsecondary is $77,010 a year. About 510 people work in this job there.

$77,010Median yearly pay
$60,360–$99,900Middle half of workers, yearly
510People in this job in Illinois

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($77,570). Illinois ranks 17th of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for social work teachers, postsecondary in Illinois

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$42,690
25% of workers$60,360
Half of workers (median)$77,010
75% of workers$99,900
90% of workers$129,450

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin$72,890380

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

Education, experience and outlook for social work teachers, postsecondary

  • Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,100 openings a year (BLS)

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Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$77,860
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$78,150
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$92,860
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$79,150

Other job titles for this job

Family Welfare Social Work ProfessorField Education CoordinatorField InstructorGeriatric Social Work ProfessorHealth Social Work ProfessorSocial Work Assistant ProfessorSocial Work Associate ProfessorSocial Work Faculty MemberSocial Work InstructorSocial Work LecturerSocial Work ProfessorSocial Work Teachers Postsecondary

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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.