SOC 25-1062 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary — Illinois
Illinois · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary in Illinois is $90,030 per year, close to the national median of $85,020 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary in Illinois is $90,030 per year, close to the national median of $85,020 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $62,970 and $124,100. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $48,540 and the ninetieth at $138,010.
Employment stands at 220, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Illinois ranks number 13th out of 37 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Chicago records the highest median at $100,760. Of the 747 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 175th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,540 | −42.9% |
| 25th | $62,970 | −25.9% |
| Median (50th) | $90,030 | +5.9% |
| 75th | $124,100 | +46.0% |
| 90th | $138,010 | +62.3% |
| Mean | $96,650 | +13.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago | $100,760 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Illinois sit close to the national average, so $90,030 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$90,030as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$90,030US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $90,030 a year, 5.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,540 to $138,010 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 220 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 13th of 37 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Chicago, at $100,760.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary in Illinois?
The median annual wage is $90,030, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $85,020, so pay in Illinois is 5.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Illinois earns more than $138,010 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,540 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Chicago, at $100,760 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 220 jobs in this occupation in Illinois. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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