How much does a graphic designer make in Cleveland?
$59,780a year
Median yearly pay for graphic designers in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $28.74 an hour or $4,982 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.74
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 113 of 346
- Jobs in the area
- 1,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,800Median: $59,780Highest 10%: $87,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,800 | $19.13 | |
| 25th | $47,310 | $22.75 | |
| Median | $59,780 | $28.74 | |
| 75th | $74,260 | $35.70 | |
| 90th | $87,400 | $42.02 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for graphic designers.
| Columbus, OH | $64,000 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $62,260 |
| Dayton, OH | $61,030 |
| Akron, OH | $58,460 |
| Mansfield, OH | $56,990 |
| Lima, OH | $53,310 |
| Canton, OH | $50,750 |
| Toledo, OH | $50,320 |
| Youngstown, OH | $47,170 |
| Wheeling, WV | $41,450 |
| Huntington, WV | $39,420 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $95,420 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $78,270 |
| Technical Writer | $75,810 |
| Musician and Singer | $74,440 |
| Music Director and Composer | $74,370 |
| Editor | $73,850 |
| Producer and Director | $71,160 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $66,610 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $66,220 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $65,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a graphic designer make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $28.74 ($59,780 a year).
Do graphic designers make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $59,780 against $62,960 nationally, 5% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $60,080, so Cleveland pays 0% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for graphic designer pay?
113 of 346 metro areas with data.
How much does a graphic designer make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $87,400 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.