How much does an art make in Illinois?
$62,960a year
Median yearly pay for arts in Illinois. That is $30.27 an hour or $5,247 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.27
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 4,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $62,960Highest 10%: $118,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $47,230 | $22.71 | |
| Median | $62,960 | $30.27 | |
| 75th | $85,620 | $41.16 | |
| 90th | $118,300 | $56.86 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $78,510 |
| Peoria, IL | $75,960 |
| Bloomington, IL | $66,300 |
| Chicago, IL | $62,960 |
| Davenport, IA | $58,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for arts.
| 39. Florida | $63,820 |
| 40. Alabama | $63,540 |
| 41. South Dakota | $63,380 |
| 42. Illinois | $62,960 |
| 43. South Carolina | $62,420 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $62,200 |
| 45. Kansas | $61,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an art make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $30.27 ($62,960 a year).
Do arts make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $62,960 against $78,620 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Illinois rank for art pay?
Illinois ranks 42 of 49 states.
Which city in Illinois pays arts the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $78,510 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.