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Art Directors average salary by city in Ohio
- Columbus$106,430
- Cincinnati$102,010
- Dayton$101,700
- Cleveland$98,150
- Akron$92,310
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $106,430 | $101,990 | $81,250 | $78,551 | 95 |
| Cincinnati | $102,010 | $97,360 | $77,810 | $76,388 | 95 |
| Dayton | $101,700 | $89,520 | $77,530 | $75,472 | 93 |
| Cleveland | $98,150 | $95,420 | $78,920 | $73,161 | 94 |
| Akron | $92,310 | $85,630 | $58,610 | $69,359 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Columbus's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-1011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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