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How much does a director make in Columbus?

$48,470a year

Median yearly pay for directors in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $23.30 an hour or $4,039 a month.

Hourly
$23.30
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
54 of 85
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,650Median: $48,470Highest 10%: $73,570
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$28,650$13.77
25th$40,500$19.47
Median$48,470$23.30
75th$62,290$29.95
90th$73,570$35.37

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for directors.

Dayton, OH$49,730
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Related jobs in Columbus

Same field, median yearly pay.

Marriage and Family Therapist$81,500
Community and Social Service Specialist$74,800
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$73,690
Health Education Specialist$66,370
Healthcare Social Worker$65,280
Community Health Worker$64,810
Educational$62,080
Clergy$60,820
Social Worker$59,690
Substance Abuse$59,370
Salaries for every job in Columbus, OH

Frequently asked questions

How much does a director make an hour in Columbus?

The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $23.30 ($48,470 a year).

Do directors make more in Columbus than the national average?

No: $48,470 against $52,100 nationally, 7% less.

How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $49,340, so Columbus pays 2% less.

Where does Columbus rank for director pay?

54 of 85 metro areas with data.

How much does a director make starting out in Columbus?

The lowest-paid 10% make $28,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,570 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.