Illinois Economic Overview
Key economic indicators for Illinois (IL). Population: 12,812,508.
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
Below national avg (~4.2%)
Median Annual Wage
$58,000
Source: Census ACS / BLS
Wage Growth (YoY)
+2.8%
Year-over-year change
Population
12.8M
Source: 2020 Census
About the Illinois Economy
Illinois has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is below the national average. The median annual wage is $58,000, with wages growing at 2.8% year-over-year. With a population of 12,812,508, Illinois is the one of the largest state economy in the U.S.