SOC 27-1029 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Designers, All Other — Ohio
Ohio · 1 metro areas compared
At $38,430, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Designers, All Other, 40.8% beneath the national figure of $64,950.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $38,430, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Designers, All Other, 40.8% beneath the national figure of $64,950. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $33,760 and $58,510. The lowest tenth earn under $29,550, while the highest tenth earn more than $70,820.
Among the 26 states with published data for this occupation, Ohio ranks 26th by median wage. Columbus leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $38,430. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 671st of 774 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,550 | −54.5% |
| 25th | $33,760 | −48.0% |
| Median (50th) | $38,430 | −40.8% |
| 75th | $58,510 | −9.9% |
| 90th | $70,820 | +9.0% |
| Mean | $49,030 | −24.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | $38,430 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $38,430 goes as far as $41,412 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 36.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,412US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,430 a year, 40.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,550 to $70,820 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 26th of 26 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Columbus, at $38,430.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Designers, All Other in Ohio?
The median annual wage is $38,430, or $18.48 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $64,950, so pay in Ohio is 40.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Ohio earns more than $70,820 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,550 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Columbus, at $38,430 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
Explore related data