How much does a photographer make in Cleveland?
$42,090a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $20.24 an hour or $3,508 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.24
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 95 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,230Median: $42,090Highest 10%: $80,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,230 | $14.05 | |
| 25th | $33,940 | $16.32 | |
| Median | $42,090 | $20.24 | |
| 75th | $61,810 | $29.72 | |
| 90th | $80,300 | $38.61 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| Cincinnati, OH | $43,040 |
| Columbus, OH | $41,390 |
| Dayton, OH | $36,790 |
| Canton, OH | $36,580 |
| Akron, OH | $36,100 |
| Toledo, OH | $35,810 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $95,420 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $78,270 |
| Technical Writer | $75,810 |
| Musician and Singer | $74,440 |
| Music Director and Composer | $74,370 |
| Editor | $73,850 |
| Producer and Director | $71,160 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $66,610 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $66,220 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $65,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $20.24 ($42,090 a year).
Do photographers make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $42,090 against $44,660 nationally, 6% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $38,470, so Cleveland pays 9% more.
Where does Cleveland rank for photographer pay?
95 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.