How much does a photographer make in Columbus?
$41,390a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $19.90 an hour or $3,449 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.90
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 101 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,880Median: $41,390Highest 10%: $83,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,880 | $11.48 | |
| 25th | $33,590 | $16.15 | |
| Median | $41,390 | $19.90 | |
| 75th | $62,450 | $30.02 | |
| 90th | $83,130 | $39.97 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| Cincinnati, OH | $43,040 |
| Cleveland, OH | $42,090 |
| Dayton, OH | $36,790 |
| Canton, OH | $36,580 |
| Akron, OH | $36,100 |
| Toledo, OH | $35,810 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $102,000 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $92,580 |
| Technical Writer | $78,870 |
| Editor | $77,810 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $77,640 |
| Producer and Director | $76,930 |
| Writer and Author | $76,490 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $73,280 |
| Camera Operator | $72,540 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $67,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $19.90 ($41,390 a year).
Do photographers make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $41,390 against $44,660 nationally, 7% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $38,470, so Columbus pays 8% more.
Where does Columbus rank for photographer pay?
101 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,130 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.