How much does a Medical Illustrator make hourly?

As of July 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Medical Illustrator in the United States is $33. While Salary.com is seeing that Medical Illustrator salary in the US can go up to $40 or down to $26, but most earn between $29 and $37. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Medical Illustrator in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Medical Illustrator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Medical Illustrator Salary $26 US July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Illustrator Salary $29 US July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Illustrator Salary $33 US July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Illustrator Salary $37 US July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Illustrator Salary $40 US July 01, 2026
25% $29 10% $26 90% $40 75% $37 $33 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Medical Illustrator

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  1. This Job:

    Medical Illustrator

    5 - 7 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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    Art Manager

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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37
33

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
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33
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Medical Illustrator in the United States. The average hourly rate for Medical Illustrator ranges from $29 to $37 with the average hourly pay of $33. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $29 to $40 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $33.

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