Graphic Designer Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median graphic designer in the Columbus area earns $64,000 a year ($30.77 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($62,960) and 7% above the Ohio median ($60,080). Half of the 1,470 graphic designers there earn between $51,150 and $83,240.
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,430 | $39,050 | $39,520 |
| 25th percentile | $51,150 | $47,380 | $49,040 |
| Median | $64,000 | $60,080 | $62,960 |
| 75th percentile | $83,240 | $77,150 | $81,830 |
| 90th percentile | $102,710 | $99,370 | $104,910 |
| Average | $70,330 | $65,130 | $70,560 |
| Jobs | 1,470 | 7,280 | 197,830 |
Columbus, OH ranks 21st 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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- Cincinnati, OH: $62,260
- 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.