Graphic Designers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Illinois
Graphic Designers in Illinois earn a median salary of $52,295 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.7% vs the national median of $61,300. An estimated 7,100 graphic designers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $43,390 to $62,490 depending on location.
$52,295
Avg median salary in Illinois
$62,490
Highest paying metro
$43,390
Lowest paying metro
7,100
Employed in Illinois
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Graphic Designers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $62,490 | $47,880 | $78,600 | 6,080 |
| Springfield, IL | $58,160 | $43,350 | $77,890 | 120 |
| Champaign, IL | $57,750 | $42,080 | $62,390 | 160 |
| Bloomington, IL | $56,150 | $42,680 | $77,920 | 90 |
| Northwest Illinois | $51,390 | $40,560 | $62,650 | 80 |
| Peoria, IL | $50,870 | $41,550 | $65,780 | 150 |
| East Central Illinois | $50,310 | $40,600 | $61,800 | 100 |
| Rockford, IL | $49,890 | $40,760 | $59,730 | 100 |
| Decatur, IL | $48,780 | $39,210 | $58,860 | 40 |
| West Central Illinois | $46,070 | $38,130 | $57,590 | 100 |
| South Illinois | $43,390 | $36,900 | $56,630 | 80 |