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How much does a graphic designer make in Rockford?

$54,530a year

Median yearly pay for graphic designers in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $26.22 an hour or $4,544 a month.

Hourly
$26.22
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
204 of 346
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,710Median: $54,530Highest 10%: $77,070
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,710$18.61
25th$44,830$21.55
Median$54,530$26.22
75th$64,590$31.05
90th$77,070$37.05

Other cities in Illinois

Median yearly pay for graphic designers.

Chicago, IL$66,490
St. Louis, MO$61,000
Champaign, IL$60,200
Bloomington, IL$57,230
Peoria, IL$56,450
Springfield, IL$55,220
Davenport, IA$52,500
Graphic Designer salary in Illinois Graphic Designer salary in all states

Related jobs in Rockford

Same field, median yearly pay.

Public Relations Specialist$62,500
Interpreter and Translator$48,140
Producer and Director$41,250
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$36,470
Coach and Scout$31,770
Salaries for every job in Rockford, IL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a graphic designer make an hour in Rockford?

The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $26.22 ($54,530 a year).

Do graphic designers make more in Rockford than the national average?

No: $54,530 against $62,960 nationally, 13% less.

How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?

The median in Illinois is $62,560, so Rockford pays 13% less.

Where does Rockford rank for graphic designer pay?

204 of 346 metro areas with data.

How much does a graphic designer make starting out in Rockford?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,070 or more.

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.