Graphic Designers Salary in Cleveland, OH

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

Median annual salary $52,530 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.25
10th percentile $37,080
90th percentile $79,640
Employed locally 1,280
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,080
    25th
    $43,820
    50th (median)
    $52,530
    75th
    $62,940
    90th
    $79,640

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 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
    Akron, OH $54,900
    Springfield, OH $51,840

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$39,110
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,040
    Public Relations Specialists$64,010
    Photographers$30,710
    Interior Designers$59,230
    Editors$61,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Cleveland, OH is $25.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.02 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Cleveland, OH is 14.3% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $37,080 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,820.