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The average salary for a Graphic Designer in Columbus, Ohio is $43,426.
10%
$31k
MEDIAN
$43k
90%
$58k
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$27k - $55k
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Job Description for Graphic Designer
Graphic Designer Tasks
- Create and assemble images and graphics to produce designs for websites, print media, product design, displays and productions.
- Direct marketing design projects, collaborating with multiple departments.
- Design and develop product brand identity.
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Popular Skills for Graphic Designer
Avg. Salary
Popularity
Adobe Photoshop
$43,374
169 responses
Adobe Illustrator
$43,452
156 responses
Adobe InDesign
$43,466
154 responses
Graphic Design
$43,337
118 responses
Design
$42,236
63 responses
Skills in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include Design, Graphic Design and Adobe Photoshop.
Pay by Experience Level for Graphic Designer
An entry-level Graphic Designer with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $35,325 based on 8 salaries. An early career Graphic Designer with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $41,167 based on 156 salaries. A mid-career Graphic Designer with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $49,612 based on 62 salaries. An experienced Graphic Designer with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $47,129 based on 26 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $54,496.
Pay Difference by Location
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Employees with Graphic Designer in their job title in San Francisco, California earn an average of 48.3% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in Seattle, Washington (23.0% more) and New York, New York (19.9% more).
Years of Experience
This data is based on 266 survey responses.
Entry Level
3.0%
Early Career
58.6%
Mid Career
23.3%
Experienced
9.8%
Late Career
5.3%
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