SOC 21-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Directors, Religious Activities and Education — Illinois
Illinois · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Directors, Religious Activities and Education in Illinois is $53,600 per year, close to the national median of $52,100 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Directors, Religious Activities and Education in Illinois is $53,600 per year, close to the national median of $52,100 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $46,910 and $67,540. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,970 and the ninetieth at $94,880.
Illinois ranks number 21st out of 43 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Peoria records the highest median at $58,300. Of the 747 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 472nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,970 | −31.0% |
| 25th | $46,910 | −10.0% |
| Median (50th) | $53,600 | +2.9% |
| 75th | $67,540 | +29.6% |
| 90th | $94,880 | +82.1% |
| Mean | $61,620 | +18.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Illinois
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Illinois sit close to the national average, so $53,600 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$53,600as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,600US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $53,600 a year, 2.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,970 to $94,880 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 21st of 43 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Peoria, at $58,300.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Directors, Religious Activities and Education in Illinois?
The median annual wage is $53,600, or $25.77 per hour, 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 $52,100, so pay in Illinois is 2.9% 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 $94,880 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,970 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 Peoria, at $58,300 per year.
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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