Art Directors pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for art directors is $45.38 an hour ($94,390 a year). About 1,050 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($114,850). Ohio ranks 22nd of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for art directors in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.76 | $57,740 |
| 25% of workers | $37.30 | $77,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $45.38 | $94,390 |
| 75% of workers | $57.90 | $120,430 |
| 90% of workers | $71.19 | $148,080 |
Art Directors pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $101,990 | 250 |
| Cincinnati | $97,360 | 320 |
| Cleveland | $95,420 | 180 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $89,520 | 50 |
| Akron | $85,630 | 50 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for art directors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: 5 years or more (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 12,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Ohio
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | $95,770 |
| Graphic Designers | $60,080 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $64,840 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $109,780 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $83,360 |
| Producers and Directors | $69,350 |
| Writers and Authors | $65,930 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $31,780 |
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