How much does a production make in Illinois?
$57,880a year
Median yearly pay for productions in Illinois. That is $27.83 an hour or $4,823 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.83
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,880Median: $57,880Highest 10%: $87,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,880 | $19.17 | |
| 25th | $47,250 | $22.72 | |
| Median | $57,880 | $27.83 | |
| 75th | $71,760 | $34.50 | |
| 90th | $87,960 | $42.29 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Decatur, IL | $73,680 |
| Davenport, IA | $62,420 |
| Bloomington, IL | $60,550 |
| Chicago, IL | $59,900 |
| Champaign, IL | $58,780 |
| Peoria, IL | $58,320 |
| Rockford, IL | $58,230 |
| Kankakee, IL | $55,580 |
| Paducah, KY | $51,600 |
| St. Louis, MO | $51,260 |
| Springfield, IL | $50,170 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $47,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for productions.
| 28. Arizona | $58,580 |
| 29. Wisconsin | $58,540 |
| 30. North Dakota | $58,330 |
| 31. Illinois | $57,880 |
| 32. Ohio | $57,830 |
| 33. South Carolina | $57,640 |
| 34. Alabama | $57,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a production make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $27.83 ($57,880 a year).
Do productions make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $57,880 against $59,650 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Illinois rank for production pay?
Illinois ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays productions the most?
Decatur, IL, with a median of $73,680 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.