Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Illinois
$78,320avg. a year
Annual salary · 4,940 employed
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary in Illinois earn an average of $78,320 a year. That is $8,090 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $86,410. The best-paying metro area is Springfield, IL at $106,770.
$79,150Median pay
$78,320Average yearly
+5%Avg. pay since 2020
#38Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Illinois metro areas
Average pay for nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
140 jobs
Springfield, IL
$106,770
a year
2520 jobs
St. Louis, MO-IL
$81,690
a year
33,840 jobs
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
$79,920
a year
460 jobs
Rockford, IL
$77,450
a year
5140 jobs
Bloomington, IL
$75,530
a year
6120 jobs
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
$68,560
a year
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Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Illinois, charted
Pay over time
Illinois, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Illinois nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Illinois vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $86,410 | – |
| Illinois | $78,320 | – |
| Wisconsin | $87,000 | – |
| Missouri | $80,930 | – |
| Indiana | $78,950 | – |
| Iowa | $78,050 | – |
| Kentucky | $76,560 | – |
Related jobs in Illinois
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$113,930
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$72,140
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$72,810
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$108,900
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$67,070
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$80,140
Average pay, Illinois, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary make in Illinois?
The average is $78,320 a year, and the median is $79,150. That is $8,090 (9%) less than the U.S. average of $86,410.
Where in Illinois do they earn the most?
Springfield, IL ($106,770), followed by St. Louis, MO-IL ($81,690). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL ($68,560).
How does Illinois rank?
Illinois ranks #38 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-1072. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.