Graphic Designers Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $61,410 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.52
10th percentile $39,420
90th percentile $97,040
Employed locally 1,510
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,420
    25th
    $48,450
    50th (median)
    $61,410
    75th
    $76,750
    90th
    $97,040

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $57,980
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $55,690
    Ohio $55,140
    Akron, OH $54,900
    Cleveland, OH $52,530
    Springfield, OH $51,840

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $43,620
    Public Relations Specialists $73,090
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,280
    Interior Designers $61,370
    Interpreters and Translators $60,010
    Floral Designers $36,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Columbus, OH is $29.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.38 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Columbus, OH is 0.2% above 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $39,420 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,450.