SOC 25-1071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary — South Illinois
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area · 6 metro areas compared
In South Illinois, IL the median wage is $84,090.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In South Illinois, IL the median wage is $84,090. That is 21.6% lower than the national median of $107,310. Pay ranges from under $48,390 at the tenth percentile to more than $190,400 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $66,070 to $106,760.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.57 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Champaign records the highest median at $139,810. Of the 372 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 60th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,390 | −54.9% |
| 25th | $66,070 | −38.4% |
| Median (50th) | $84,090 | −21.6% |
| 75th | $106,760 | −0.5% |
| 90th | $190,400 | +77.4% |
| Mean | $99,000 | −7.7% |
Other metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Champaign | $139,810 | 210 | |
| 2 | Chicago | $101,010 | 6,390 | |
| 3 | Bloomington | $73,850 | 40 | |
| 4 | Rockford | $66,060 | 40 | |
| 5 | Springfield | $61,150 | 80 | |
| 6 | Peoria | $47,490 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Illinois sit close to the national average, so $84,090 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$84,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$84,090US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $84,090 a year, 21.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,390 to $190,400 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Champaign, at $139,810.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in South Illinois, IL?
The median annual wage is $84,090, 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 $107,310, so pay in South Illinois, IL is 21.6% lower. 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 South Illinois, IL earns more than $190,400 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,390 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 Champaign, at $139,810 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in South Illinois, IL. 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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