Graphic Designer Salary in Cincinnati, OH
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The median graphic designer in the Cincinnati area earns $62,260 a year ($29.93 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($62,960) and 4% above the Ohio median ($60,080). Half of the 1,730 graphic designers there earn between $50,170 and $81,280.
| Annual pay | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,170 | $39,050 | $39,520 |
| 25th percentile | $50,170 | $47,380 | $49,040 |
| Median | $62,260 | $60,080 | $62,960 |
| 75th percentile | $81,280 | $77,150 | $81,830 |
| 90th percentile | $100,600 | $99,370 | $104,910 |
| Average | $68,770 | $65,130 | $70,560 |
| Jobs | 1,730 | 7,280 | 197,830 |
Cincinnati, OH ranks 28th for graphic designer pay among the 49 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($97,360).
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- Columbus, OH: $64,000
- Cleveland, OH: $59,780
- San Jose, CA: $97,360
- San Francisco, CA: $92,050
- Washington, DC: $85,420
- New York, NY: $79,280
- Boston, MA: $78,270
- Seattle, WA: $76,720
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.