Interior Designers pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for interior designers is $36.68 an hour ($76,290 a year). About 2,570 people work in this job there.
That is 14% higher than the U.S. median ($67,190). Illinois ranks 7th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for interior designers in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.45 | $44,620 |
| 25% of workers | $28.79 | $59,870 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.68 | $76,290 |
| 75% of workers | $44.76 | $93,090 |
| 90% of workers | $63.46 | $131,990 |
Interior Designers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $76,570 | 2,250 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $64,440 | 30 |
| Bloomington | $60,420 | 30 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for interior designers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 7,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Illinois
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Graphic Designers | $62,560 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $40,270 |
| Art Directors | $103,550 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $58,240 |
| Landscape Architects | $67,460 |
| Floral Designers | $35,880 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $81,180 |
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