SOC 25-1192 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary — Illinois
Illinois
At $80,220, median pay for Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Illinois tracks the national median of $75,870 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $80,220, median pay for Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Illinois tracks the national median of $75,870 closely. Pay ranges from under $41,230 at the tenth percentile to more than $103,670 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $53,630 to $85,900.
The area has 140 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.32 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Illinois ranks number 5th out of 21 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 747 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 225th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,230 | −45.7% |
| 25th | $53,630 | −29.3% |
| Median (50th) | $80,220 | +5.7% |
| 75th | $85,900 | +13.2% |
| 90th | $103,670 | +36.6% |
| Mean | $75,040 | −1.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Illinois sit close to the national average, so $80,220 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$80,220as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$80,220US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,220 a year, 5.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,230 to $103,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 5th of 21 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Illinois?
The median annual wage is $80,220, 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 $75,870, so pay in Illinois is 5.7% 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 $103,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,230 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 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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