As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Visual Art in Aurora, IL is $58,682, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,129 weekly, or $4,890 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Visual Art in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Visual Art in Aurora, IL vary widely, spanning from $44,719 to $69,529. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,373) and 75th percentile ($64,360), while top earners (90th percentile) make $69,529 per year. This $12,987 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Presentation or Typography, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Aurora Visual Art often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Aurora currently ranks 352 statewide for Visual Art job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Visual Art Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Visual Art Salary $44,719 Aurora, IL May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Visual Art Salary $51,373 Aurora, IL May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Visual Art Salary $58,682 Aurora, IL May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Visual Art Salary $64,360 Aurora, IL May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Visual Art Salary $69,529 Aurora, IL May 01, 2026
25% $51,373 10% $44,719 90% $69,529 75% $64,360 $58,682 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Visual Art

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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About Aurora, Illinois    Aurora, a suburb of Chicago, is a city in DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located primarily in DuPage and Kan....More

Aurora, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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