Photographers Salary in Toledo, OH

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

Median annual salary $35,000 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.83
10th percentile $24,550
90th percentile $60,780
Employed locally 60
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,550
    25th
    $30,460
    50th (median)
    $35,000
    75th
    $46,380
    90th
    $60,780

    Toledo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,749 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 55% Median Photographers salary is 45% 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 Toledo, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$37,700
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,460
    Graphic Designers$48,240
    Public Relations Specialists$61,250
    Audio and Video Technicians$49,820
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$38,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Toledo?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Toledo, OH is $16.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.18 or more per hour.

    Is Toledo above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Toledo, OH is 17.7% 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 Toledo?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $24,550 per year in Toledo, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,460.