Photographers Salary in Cleveland, OH

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

Median annual salary $30,710 -27.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.76
10th percentile $30,710
90th percentile $60,930
Employed locally 660
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,710
    25th
    $30,710
    50th (median)
    $30,710
    75th
    $37,400
    90th
    $60,930

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 45% Median Photographers salary is 55% 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 Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $39,110
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,040
    Graphic Designers $52,530
    Public Relations Specialists $64,010
    Interior Designers $59,230
    Editors $61,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Cleveland, OH is $14.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.60 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Cleveland, OH is 27.8% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $30,710 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,710.