Graphic Designers Salary in Springfield, IL

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

Median annual salary $58,160 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.96
10th percentile $33,470
90th percentile $94,320
Employed locally 120
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,470
    25th
    $43,350
    50th (median)
    $58,160
    75th
    $77,890
    90th
    $94,320

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 78% Median Graphic Designers salary is 22% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$31,520
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    Public Relations Specialists$62,480
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,670
    Editors$64,750
    Interpreters and Translators$51,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Springfield, IL is $27.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.28 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Springfield, IL is 5.1% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $33,470 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,350.