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Graphic Designer Salary in Ohio (2026)
$28.88 per hour · take-home ≈ $49,518/year ($4,127/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 25th of 51 states for Graphic Designer pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 7,280 Graphic Designer jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $60,080 a year — though pay ranges from $39,050 for newcomers to $99,370 at the top.
Graphic Designer pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $39,050 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,380 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,080 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $77,150 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $99,370 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,280 Graphic Designer jobs in Ohio (occupation code 27-1024, “Graphic Designers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Graphic Designer salary of $60,080 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $49,518 — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
| Gross (median) | $60,080 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,030 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,596 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$936 |
| Take-home (annual) | $49,518 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,127 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Graphic Designer make in Ohio?
- The median Graphic Designer salary in Ohio is $60,080 per year ($28.88 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,380 and $77,150.
- What is the take-home pay for a Graphic Designer in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $60,080, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $49,518 per year ($4,127 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
- How many Graphic Designer jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 7,280 Graphic Designer jobs in Ohio in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Ohio state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Ohio.