SOC 25-1126 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary — Illinois
Illinois · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary in Illinois is $77,720 per year, close to the national median of $80,260 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary in Illinois is $77,720 per year, close to the national median of $80,260 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $45,800 at the tenth percentile to more than $124,160 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $58,680 to $98,030.
The area has 1,080 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Among the 43 states with published data for this occupation, Illinois ranks 23rd by median wage. Chicago leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $78,930. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 259th of 747 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,800 | −42.9% |
| 25th | $58,680 | −26.9% |
| Median (50th) | $77,720 | −3.2% |
| 75th | $98,030 | +22.1% |
| 90th | $124,160 | +54.7% |
| Mean | $80,660 | +0.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago | $78,930 | 830 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Illinois sit close to the national average, so $77,720 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$77,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$77,720US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,720 a year, 3.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,800 to $124,160 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,080 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 23rd of 43 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Chicago, at $78,930.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary in Illinois?
The median annual wage is $77,720, 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 $80,260, so pay in Illinois is 3.2% 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 Illinois earns more than $124,160 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,800 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 $78,930 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,080 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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