Average Graphic Designer Salary in Ohio

Creative · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Graphic Designer in Ohio earns $57,800 per year, which is below the national average of $59,970. This translates to approximately $27.79 per hour, $2,223 biweekly, or $4,817 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Ohio is 12% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$43,400	$20.87
Average (50th)	$57,800	$27.79
Experienced (75th)	$66,500	$31.96
Top Earners (90th)	$75,100	$36.11

Graphic Designer Salary by City in Ohio

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Columbus	$62,400	$5,200/mo
Cleveland	$59,000	$4,917/mo
Cincinnati	$56,600	$4,717/mo
Dayton	$54,900	$4,575/mo
Toledo	$53,800	$4,483/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Creative
Typical Education	Bachelor's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	3% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	0%-3.75% (progressive)
State Minimum Wage	$10.45/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.88 (-12% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Ohio

Major employers hiring Graphic Designers in Ohio include Cleveland Clinic, Procter & Gamble, Cardinal Health, Nationwide, and Progressive. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for creative professionals.

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