Art Directors Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $102,960 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $49.50
10th percentile $60,260
90th percentile $153,030
Employed locally 250
National median $111,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,260
    25th
    $81,050
    50th (median)
    $102,960
    75th
    $121,070
    90th
    $153,030

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Art Directors salary vs area income 129% Median Art Directors salary is 29% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Art Directors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $170,760
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $158,690
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $155,350
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $153,890
    Oregon $148,410
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $143,490

    Nearby metros — Art Directors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $130,390
    Ohio $92,370
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $91,310
    Akron, OH $88,840
    Cleveland, OH $88,440
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $86,500

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $43,620
    Public Relations Specialists $73,090
    Graphic Designers $61,410
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,280
    Interior Designers $61,370
    Interpreters and Translators $60,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Art Directors make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Art Directors in Columbus, OH is $49.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.10 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Art Directors salaries?

    The median Art Directors salary in Columbus, OH is 7.3% below the national median of $111,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Art Directors in Columbus?

    Entry-level Art Directors (10th percentile) earn around $60,260 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,050.