Graphic Designers Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $57,750 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.77
10th percentile $37,320
90th percentile $75,530
Employed locally 160
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,320
    25th
    $42,080
    50th (median)
    $57,750
    75th
    $62,390
    90th
    $75,530

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 89% Median Graphic Designers salary is 11% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Graphic Designers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,530
    District of Columbia $90,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $89,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,630
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,500

    Nearby metros — Graphic Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $75,470
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $68,710
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $68,640
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $64,910
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $62,490
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $61,960

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,600
    Public Relations Specialists $63,900
    Editors $63,220
    Producers and Directors $63,220
    Floral Designers $34,610
    Art Directors $81,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Champaign, IL is $27.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.15 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Champaign, IL is 5.8% below the national median of $61,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Graphic Designers in Champaign?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $37,320 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,080.