Brand Designer Salary in Athens County, Ohio

Athens County, Ohio, is home to Ohio University, which shapes much of the local job market. Salaries here reflect the area's lower cost of living.

Salary by experience level

Salary range (per year)

$38,000 to $45,000

Average (per year)

$41,500

Ohio University departments, nonprofits, and small local businesses often employ recent graduates.

Salary range (per year)

$45,000 to $54,000

Average (per year)

$49,500

Steady work for mid-level designers is available supporting university initiatives or area healthcare organizations.

Salary range (per year)

$54,000 to $62,000

Average (per year)

$58,000

Leading creative teams or working with regional firms are common aspects of senior-level roles.

Salary range (per year)

$62,000+

Director positions at the university or in consulting are where the rare principal designers are mostly found.

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

$18 - $25

per hour

$25 - $36

per hour

$36 - $48

per hour