Multimedia Illustrator

Multimedia Illustrator Salary

$28K

$65K

$109.5K

$66,601

/year

$32.02

/hour

Multimedia Illustrator Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$66,601

Columbus

Ohio

$64,330

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    How much does a Multimedia Illustrator make?

    As of Sep 8, 2026, the average annual pay for a Multimedia Illustrator in the United States is $66,601 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $32.02 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,280/week or $5,550/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $109,500 and as low as $28,000, the majority of Multimedia Illustrator salaries currently range between $52,000 (25th percentile) to $77,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $96,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Multimedia Illustrator varies greatly (by as much as 25000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Multimedia Illustrator in your area makes on average $64,330 per year, or $2,271 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $66,601. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Multimedia Illustrator salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Multimedia Illustrator jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Multimedia Illustrator Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Multimedia Illustrator job is above the national average. Topping the list is Barrow, AK, , with Berkeley, CA, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $13,632 (20.5%), and Barrow, AK, furthers that trend with another $16,369 (24.6%) above the $66,601 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Multimedia Illustrator appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Barrow, AK, and Daly City, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Multimedia Illustrator role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Barrow, AK

    $82,970

    $39.89

    Berkeley, CA

    $81,549

    $39.21

    Sitka, AK

    $80,233

    $38.57

    Wyoming, WY

    $79,430

    $38.19

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $79,236

    $38.09

    San Francisco, CA

    $78,467

    $37.72

    San Jose, CA

    $78,263

    $37.63

    Santa Clara, CA

    $78,219

    $37.61

    Patterson, OH

    $77,611

    $37.31

    Daly City, CA

    $77,170

    $37.10

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Multimedia Illustrator Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Multimedia Illustrator category.

    For example Motion Graphics jobs pay as much as $10,033 (15.1%) more than the average Multimedia Illustrator salary of $66,601. If you're qualified, finding work as a Motion Graphics may help you make more money than that of the average Multimedia Illustrator position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Motion Graphics

    $76,634

    $36.84

    Interactive Web Designer

    $72,821

    $35.01

    Photoshop Editor

    $64,031

    $30.78

    Interactive Media Designer

    $56,000

    $26.92

    Photographer And Graphic Design

    $42,345

    $20.36

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Multimedia Illustrator salary across the United States as of September 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $66,601 per year or $32.02 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.