How much does a photographer make in Illinois?
$36,570a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in Illinois. That is $17.58 an hour or $3,048 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.58
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $36,570Highest 10%: $96,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $32,300 | $15.53 | |
| Median | $36,570 | $17.58 | |
| 75th | $57,590 | $27.69 | |
| 90th | $96,770 | $46.52 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $43,100 |
| St. Louis, MO | $39,170 |
| Chicago, IL | $36,810 |
| Rockford, IL | $36,360 |
| Peoria, IL | $35,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for photographers.
| 41. Arizona | $36,970 |
| 42. Louisiana | $36,830 |
| 43. Oklahoma | $36,750 |
| 44. Illinois | $36,570 |
| 45. Alabama | $36,130 |
| 46. West Virginia | $36,110 |
| 47. Indiana | $35,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $17.58 ($36,570 a year).
Do photographers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $36,570 against $44,660 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Illinois rank for photographer pay?
Illinois ranks 44 of 49 states.
Which city in Illinois pays photographers the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $43,100 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.