How much does an entertainer and performer make in Illinois?
$40,960a year
Median yearly pay for entertainer and performers in Illinois. That is $19.69 an hour or $3,413 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.69
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 29
- Jobs in the state
- 430
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $44,970 |
| St. Louis, MO | $34,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for entertainer and performers.
| 11. Oregon | $43,040 |
| 12. Tennessee | $41,430 |
| 13. Washington | $41,370 |
| 14. Illinois | $40,960 |
| 15. Kentucky | $39,960 |
| 16. California | $39,150 |
| 17. New Jersey | $39,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an entertainer and performer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $19.69 ($40,960 a year).
Do entertainer and performers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $40,960 against $39,150 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Illinois rank for entertainer and performer pay?
Illinois ranks 14 of 29 states.
Which city in Illinois pays entertainer and performers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $44,970 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.