Graphic Designers Salary in Akron, OH

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

Median annual salary $54,900 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.40
10th percentile $35,690
90th percentile $83,310
Employed locally 410
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,690
    25th
    $44,300
    50th (median)
    $54,900
    75th
    $69,990
    90th
    $83,310

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 77% Median Graphic Designers salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Graphic Designers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,530
    District of Columbia $90,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $89,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,630
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $82,360
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $78,500

    Nearby metros — Graphic Designers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $61,410
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $57,980
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $55,690
    Ohio $55,140
    Cleveland, OH $52,530
    Springfield, OH $51,840

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $38,190
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,080
    Public Relations Specialists $66,780
    Editors $59,110
    Floral Designers $33,650
    Interior Designers $56,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Akron, OH is $26.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.27 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Akron, OH is 10.4% below the national median of $61,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Graphic Designers in Akron?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $35,690 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,300.