Graphic Designers Salary in Youngstown, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Youngstown-Warren, OH

Median annual salary $46,450 -24.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.33
10th percentile $33,480
90th percentile $71,640
Employed locally 140
National median $61,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,480
    25th
    $39,170
    50th (median)
    $46,450
    75th
    $57,260
    90th
    $71,640

    Youngstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,357 2023 • Census ACS
    Graphic Designers salary vs area income 84% Median Graphic Designers salary is 16% 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
    Cleveland, OH $52,530

    Related occupations in Youngstown, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $36,190
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,690
    Public Relations Specialists $57,570
    Producers and Directors $48,140
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $46,920
    Floral Designers $32,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Graphic Designers make per hour in Youngstown?

    The median hourly wage for Graphic Designers in Youngstown, OH is $22.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.30 or more per hour.

    Is Youngstown above or below average for Graphic Designers salaries?

    The median Graphic Designers salary in Youngstown, OH is 24.2% 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 Youngstown?

    Entry-level Graphic Designers (10th percentile) earn around $33,480 per year in Youngstown, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,170.