Art Directors Salary in Ohio
The median pay for a art directors in Ohio is $92,370/year ($44.41/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $55K at the entry level to $136K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Ohio. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $92K get you in Ohio?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Ohio
Entry-level art directors (10th percentile) start around $55K. Mid-career wages sit at $92K. Top earners bring in $136K or more, a $81K spread from bottom to top.
Art Directors salary by metro in Ohio
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown-Warren | $130K | +41% | 40 |
| Columbus | $103K | +11% | 250 |
| Cincinnati | $91K | -1% | 280 |
| Akron | $89K | -4% | 50 |
| Cleveland | $88K | -4% | 210 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $87K | -6% | 50 |
| Canton-Massillon | $77K | -17% | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do art directors make in Ohio?
The median is $92,370 a year, that works out to about $44 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $54,720, and experienced art directors can clear $135,500. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $92K enough to live in Ohio?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,959/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,188/month, which eats 19.9% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a art directors salary go in Ohio?
Ohio has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median art directors salary is worth about $101,006 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do art directors get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.