Photographers Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $33,190 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.96
10th percentile $29,990
90th percentile $68,320
Employed locally 70
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,990
    25th
    $31,020
    50th (median)
    $33,190
    75th
    $46,290
    90th
    $68,320

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 47% Median Photographers salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Photographers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $110,530
    Rochester, MN $78,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $75,070
    Bend, OR $72,760
    Springfield, MA $64,880
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,340

    Nearby metros — Photographers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $38,620
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $37,330
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $36,980
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $36,960
    Canton-Massillon, OH $36,150
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $35,810

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $38,190
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,080
    Graphic Designers $54,900
    Public Relations Specialists $66,780
    Editors $59,110
    Floral Designers $33,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Akron, OH is $15.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.38 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Akron, OH is 21.9% below the national median of $42,520. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Photographers in Akron?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $29,990 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,020.