How much does an interior designer make in Illinois?
$76,290a year
Median yearly pay for interior designers in Illinois. That is $36.68 an hour or $6,358 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.68
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,620Median: $76,290Highest 10%: $132,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,620 | $21.45 | |
| 25th | $59,870 | $28.78 | |
| Median | $76,290 | $36.68 | |
| 75th | $93,090 | $44.75 | |
| 90th | $132,000 | $63.46 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $76,570 |
| Champaign, IL | $64,440 |
| St. Louis, MO | $61,570 |
| Bloomington, IL | $60,420 |
| Davenport, IA | $52,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for interior designers.
| 4. Massachusetts | $80,110 |
| 5. Colorado | $78,390 |
| 6. Washington | $76,570 |
| 7. Illinois | $76,290 |
| 8. New York | $75,580 |
| 9. New Jersey | $74,020 |
| 10. Minnesota | $73,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an interior designer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $36.68 ($76,290 a year).
Do interior designers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $76,290 against $67,190 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Illinois rank for interior designer pay?
Illinois ranks 7 of 49 states.
Which city in Illinois pays interior designers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $76,570 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.