How much does a graphic designer make in Columbus?
$64,000a year
Median yearly pay for graphic designers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $30.77 an hour or $5,333 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.77
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 346
- Jobs in the area
- 1,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,430Median: $64,000Highest 10%: $102,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,430 | $20.40 | |
| 25th | $51,150 | $24.59 | |
| Median | $64,000 | $30.77 | |
| 75th | $83,240 | $40.02 | |
| 90th | $102,700 | $49.38 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for graphic designers.
| Cincinnati, OH | $62,260 |
| Dayton, OH | $61,030 |
| Cleveland, OH | $59,780 |
| 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 Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $102,000 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $92,580 |
| Technical Writer | $78,870 |
| Editor | $77,810 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $77,640 |
| Producer and Director | $76,930 |
| Writer and Author | $76,490 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $73,280 |
| Camera Operator | $72,540 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $67,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a graphic designer make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $30.77 ($64,000 a year).
Do graphic designers make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $64,000 against $62,960 nationally, 2% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $60,080, so Columbus pays 7% more.
Where does Columbus rank for graphic designer pay?
53 of 346 metro areas with data.
How much does a graphic designer make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,700 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.