The average wage for an illustrator in the United States is around $22.87 per hour.
Avg Wage
Illustrators earn an average hourly wage of $22.87.
Salaries typically start from $9.08 per hour and go up to $57.60 per hour.
6% below national average Updated in 2019
Illustrator earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Illustrator salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | $19,590 |
| Arizona | $45,804 |
| California | $65,190 |
| Colorado | $37,720 |
| Connecticut | $64,070 |
| Florida | $38,940 |
| Georgia | $48,460 |
| Iowa | $44,380 |
| Illinois | $38,422 |
| Indiana | $46,844 |
| Kansas | $51,270 |
| Kentucky | $39,730 |
| Louisiana | $37,640 |
| Massachusetts | $47,120 |
| Maryland | $52,330 |
| Michigan | $42,090 |
| Minnesota | $56,490 |
| Missouri | $36,130 |
| Mississippi | $21,510 |
| Montana | $34,110 |
| North Carolina | $43,310 |
| Nebraska | $44,440 |
| New Hampshire | $47,380 |
| New Jersey | $62,170 |
| New Mexico | $33,910 |
| New York | $60,170 |
| Ohio | $37,360 |
| Oklahoma | $67,440 |
| Oregon | $51,020 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,220 |
| Puerto Rico | $33,340 |
| South Carolina | $19,650 |
| Tennessee | $37,570 |
| Texas | $55,830 |
| Utah | $43,140 |
| Virginia | $59,130 |
| Vermont | $42,670 |
| Washington | $35,360 |
| Wisconsin | $34,960 |
How do illustrator salaries compare to similar careers?
Illustrators earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than fashion designers but more than museum conservators.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Fashion designer salary | $69K |
| Architect salary | $68K |
| Industrial designer salary | $67K |
| Camera operator salary | $53K |
| Exhibit designer salary | $55K |
| Illustrator salary | $48K |
| Film and video editor salary | $53K |
| Interior designer salary | $53K |
| Model maker salary | $59K |
| Museum conservator salary | $44K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)