Art Directors Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • Illinois
Art Directors in Illinois earn a median salary of $90,573 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, -18.4% vs the national median of $111,040. An estimated 2,330 art directors are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $81,550 to $102,380 depending on location.
$90,573
Avg median salary in Illinois
$102,380
Highest paying metro
$81,550
Lowest paying metro
2,330
Employed in Illinois
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Art Directors salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $102,380 | $79,430 | $128,580 | 2,260 |
| Peoria, IL | $87,790 | $77,140 | $113,780 | 30 |
| Champaign, IL | $81,550 | $70,360 | $94,460 | 40 |