Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations Salary in Illinois
Ranked #14 of 51 · IL
6.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $74,520 ≈ $36/hr
Median annual salary $63,720
Employment 64,970
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $33,350P25 $42,760 Median $63,720P75 $92,700P90 $124,850
About 80% of arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupationss in Illinois earn between $33,350 and $124,850. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations salary in Illinois is $74,520, about 6.6% below the U.S. average ($79,790). That works out to roughly $36/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $66,320 | $77,650 | 49,450 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $62,030 | $77,830 | 1,230 |
| Bloomington, IL | $56,930 | $71,200 | 610 |
| Springfield, IL | $54,920 | $63,870 | 770 |
| Peoria, IL | $48,970 | $60,290 | 1,280 |
| Kankakee, IL | $46,490 | $53,030 | 300 |
| Decatur, IL | $46,460 | $56,180 | 310 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $46,350 | $55,860 | 730 |
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