Photographers Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Ohio
Photographers in Ohio earn a median salary of $34,518 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -18.8% vs the national median of $42,520. An estimated 1,720 photographers are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $29,360 to $38,620 depending on location.
$34,518
Avg median salary in Ohio
$38,620
Highest paying metro
$29,360
Lowest paying metro
1,720
Employed in Ohio
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Photographers salaries by city in Ohio
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $38,620 | $33,140 | $51,840 | 280 |
| West Northwestern Ohio | $37,330 | $30,380 | $46,500 | 40 |
| Dayton, OH | $36,980 | $31,010 | $45,720 | 130 |
| Eastern Ohio | $36,960 | $30,190 | $39,700 | 30 |
| Canton, OH | $36,150 | $30,110 | $43,860 | 40 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $35,810 | $31,470 | $47,680 | 280 |
| Toledo, OH | $35,000 | $30,460 | $46,380 | 60 |
| Akron, OH | $33,190 | $31,020 | $46,290 | 70 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $32,900 | $26,460 | $38,750 | 50 |
| Youngstown, OH | $31,200 | $28,850 | $46,150 | 40 |
| Cleveland, OH | $30,710 | $30,710 | $37,400 | 660 |
| Southern Ohio | $29,360 | $29,360 | $36,900 | 40 |