Video Game Designers Salary in Ohio
Video Game Designers in Ohio earn a median of $83,360 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Web and Digital Interface Designers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,360
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($104,000)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 2,520
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,940; the top 10% earn over $151,090. Nationally the range is $53,750 to $201,550.
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Similar jobs in Ohio
- Graphic Designers$60,080 median in Ohio
- Art Directors$94,390 median in Ohio
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$67,000 median in Ohio
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$83,360 median in Ohio
- Search Marketing Strategists$72,790 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
- Writers and Authors$65,930 median in Ohio
Video Game Designers pay in Ohio
How much do video game designers make in Ohio?
The median is $83,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,940 and the top 10% earn over $151,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for video game designers?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 46 (−20% vs. the national median of $104,000). Living costs are not included.