Photographers Salary in Illinois
Ranked #20 of 49 · IL
8.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $50,600 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $36,570
Employment 2,150
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,200P25 $32,300 Median $36,570P75 $57,590P90 $96,770
About 80% of photographerss in Illinois earn between $31,200 and $96,770. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean photographers salary in Illinois is $50,600, about 8.7% below the U.S. average ($55,410). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $36,810 | $52,040 | 1,590 |
| Rockford, IL | $36,360 | $41,290 | 40 |
| Peoria, IL | $35,510 | $40,880 | 50 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $35,420 | $47,150 | 30 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $34,010 | $38,990 | 100 |