Creative & Education Ohio (OH) Rank #38 of 50

Instructional Designer Salary in Ohio

The median instructional designer salary in Ohio is $64,800 per year, which is 10% below the national median of $72,000.

Median Salary

$64,800

vs National

$-7,200

State Rank

#38 of 50

Cost of Living

90%

Instructional Designer Salary in Ohio by Experience

In Ohio, an entry-level instructional designer earns around $41,400, while experienced professionals earn up to $100,800 per year. The cost of living index in Ohio is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$41,400

$-4,600 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$66,600

$-7,400 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$100,800

$-11,200 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Ohio

Percentile	OH Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$39,600	$44,000	$-4,400
25th Percentile	$50,400	$56,000	$-5,600
Median (50th)	$64,800	$72,000	$-7,200
75th Percentile	$85,500	$95,000	$-9,500
90th Percentile	$106,200	$118,000	$-11,800

Instructional Designer Salary by City in Ohio

The largest employment areas for instructional designers in Ohio include Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Toledo. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Columbus, OH

$68,400

Pop. 905,748 · COL 95%

Cleveland, OH

$61,920

Pop. 372,624 · COL 86%

Cincinnati, OH

$64,800

Pop. 309,317 · COL 90%

Toledo, OH

$59,040

Pop. 270,871 · COL 82%

Akron, OH

$60,480

Pop. 190,469 · COL 84%

How to Become a Instructional Designer in Ohio

Education

Most instructional designer positions require a master's degree. Ohio has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Instructional DesignArticulate/CaptivateLMSADDIE ModelE-LearningAssessment Design

Job Outlook in Ohio

Nationally, instructional designer employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Ohio's demand may vary based on local industry trends.