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Salary · Illinois · BLS OEWS May 2024

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Illinois

In Illinois, social work teachers, postsecondary earn a median of $60,310 per year.

Median (Illinois)
$60,310
Bottom 10%
$42,450
Top 10%
$130,240
Employed in Illinois
770

How Illinois compares

Refit analysis ·In Illinois, social work teachers, postsecondary earn a median of $60,310 — 21% below the national median of $76,210. Locally the range runs $42,450 to $130,240. About 770 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Illinois ranks #43 of 45 states for social work teachers, postsecondary pay — roughly the 5th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Hawaii, $129,160) by 114%. State employment of about 770 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$76,210
US bottom 10%
$45,370
US top 10%
$129,280

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Speaking
  • Learning Strategies
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Writing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Learning
  • Monitoring

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