Graphic Designers Salary in Eastern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,930 -25.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.08
10th percentile $31,190
90th percentile $77,990
Employed locally 140
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,190
    25th
    $36,990
    50th (median)
    $45,930
    75th
    $59,060
    90th
    $77,990

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$28,040
    Interpreters and Translators$44,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Eastern Ohio?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Eastern Ohio is $22.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.05 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern Ohio above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Eastern Ohio is 25.1% 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 Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $31,190 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,990.