Graphic Designers Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $57,980 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.87
10th percentile $38,000
90th percentile $93,780
Employed locally 410
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,000
    25th
    $47,360
    50th (median)
    $57,980
    75th
    $74,800
    90th
    $93,780

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 83% Median Graphic Designers salary is 17% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $55,690
    Ohio $55,140
    Akron, OH $54,900
    Cleveland, OH $52,530
    Springfield, OH $51,840

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $37,430
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,650
    Public Relations Specialists $62,100
    Technical Writers $64,850
    Floral Designers $33,430
    Photographers $36,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Dayton?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Dayton, OH is $27.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.07 or more per hour.

    Is Dayton above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Dayton, OH is 5.4% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $38,000 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,360.