Graphic Designers Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $50,870 -17% vs national
Median hourly $24.46
10th percentile $34,020
90th percentile $80,350
Employed locally 150
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,020
    25th
    $41,550
    50th (median)
    $50,870
    75th
    $65,780
    90th
    $80,350

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 72% Median Graphic Designers salary is 28% 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 Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $40,180
    Public Relations Specialists $61,000
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,900
    Floral Designers $33,260
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $48,230
    Photographers $29,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Peoria?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Peoria, IL is $24.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.43 or more per hour.

    Is Peoria above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Peoria, IL is 17% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $34,020 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,550.