Photographers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Illinois
Photographers in Illinois earn a median salary of $32,493 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -23.6% vs the national median of $42,520. An estimated 2,210 photographers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $29,120 to $35,420 depending on location.
$32,493
Avg median salary in Illinois
$35,420
Highest paying metro
$29,120
Lowest paying metro
2,210
Employed in Illinois
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Photographers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Illinois | $35,420 | $31,200 | $49,210 | 30 |
| Rockford, IL | $35,140 | $31,160 | $42,410 | 40 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $34,950 | $30,280 | $48,710 | 1,970 |
| Springfield, IL | $31,180 | $29,120 | $38,330 | 40 |
| Peoria, IL | $29,150 | $29,120 | $39,470 | 50 |
| Northwest Illinois | $29,120 | $29,120 | $32,910 | 80 |