The median annual wage for Graphic Designers in Illinois is $60,010 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $64,070.
Pay spans roughly $37,980 at the 10th percentile to $95,350 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.85 per hour. An estimated 7,900 people work as graphic designers in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $60,010 |
| Mean (annual) | $64,070 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.85 |
| 10th percentile | $37,980 |
| 90th percentile | $95,350 |
| Employment | 7,900 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.