The median annual wage for History Teachers, Postsecondary in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is $88,670 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $92,370.
Pay spans roughly $59,570 at the 10th percentile to $129,390 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 410 people work as history teachers, postsecondary in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.
| Median (annual) | $88,670 |
| Mean (annual) | $92,370 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $59,570 |
| 90th percentile | $129,390 |
| Employment | 410 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.