Graphic Designers salary
in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Graphic Designers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro earn a median of $66,490 a year, based on BLS estimates for 6,590 jobs (May 2025). That is 6% above the U.S. median of $62,960 and 6% above the IL statewide median of $62,560. It ranks #24 of 136 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE6,590 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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What is the average Graphic Designers salary in Chicago?
The BLS median is $66,490 a year (May 2025). Half of the 6,590 jobs pay between $52,030 and $83,590. The 10th percentile is $43,750 and the 90th is $100,620.
Is Chicago a high-paying metro for Graphic Designers?
That is 6% above the U.S. median of $62,960 and 6% above the IL statewide median of $62,560. It ranks #24 of 136 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.