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Instructional Designer Salary in Springfield, Illinois

The median instructional designer salary in Springfield, IL is $61,200 per year, which is 15% below the national median and 10.5% below the Illinois state average.

City Median
$61,200
vs State Avg
$-7,200
vs National
$-10,800
Cost of Living
85%

Instructional Designer Salary in Springfield by Experience

In Springfield, an entry-level instructional designer earns around $39,100, while experienced professionals earn up to $95,200 per year. The local cost of living index is 85% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$39,100
$-6,900 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$62,900
$-11,100 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$95,200
$-16,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Springfield, IL

Percentile Springfield
10th Percentile $37,400
25th Percentile $47,600
Median (50th) $61,200
75th Percentile $80,750
90th Percentile $100,300

Instructional Designer Salary in Other Illinois Cities

Naperville, IL
$77,760
Pop. 149,540
Chicago, IL
$77,040
Pop. 2,693,976
Aurora, IL
$68,400
Pop. 197,757
Rockford, IL
$59,040
Pop. 148,655

How to Become a Instructional Designer in Springfield

Education

Most instructional designer positions require a master's degree. Springfield and the surrounding Illinois area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Instructional DesignArticulate/CaptivateLMSADDIE ModelE-LearningAssessment Design

Job Outlook

Nationally, instructional designer employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Springfield may vary based on local industry and population growth.