Photographers Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $36,980 -13% vs national
Median hourly $17.78
10th percentile $30,280
90th percentile $61,210
Employed locally 130
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,280
    25th
    $31,010
    50th (median)
    $36,980
    75th
    $45,720
    90th
    $61,210

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 53% Median Photographers salary is 47% 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
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $36,960
    Canton-Massillon, OH $36,150
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $35,810
    Toledo, OH $35,000

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$37,430
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$35,650
    Graphic Designers$57,980
    Public Relations Specialists$62,100
    Technical Writers$64,850
    Floral Designers$33,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Dayton?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Dayton, OH is $17.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.46 or more per hour.

    Is Dayton above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Dayton, OH is 13% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $30,280 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,010.