How much does a photographer make in Ohio?
$38,470a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in Ohio. That is $18.50 an hour or $3,206 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.50
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,670Median: $38,470Highest 10%: $80,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,670 | $11.38 | |
| 25th | $31,650 | $15.22 | |
| Median | $38,470 | $18.50 | |
| 75th | $53,180 | $25.57 | |
| 90th | $80,990 | $38.94 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $43,040 |
| Cleveland, OH | $42,090 |
| Columbus, OH | $41,390 |
| Dayton, OH | $36,790 |
| Canton, OH | $36,580 |
| Akron, OH | $36,100 |
| Toledo, OH | $35,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for photographers.
| 29. Wyoming | $39,330 |
| 30. Alaska | $39,190 |
| 31. Missouri | $39,170 |
| 32. Ohio | $38,470 |
| 33. Iowa | $38,290 |
| 34. Tennessee | $37,950 |
| 35. South Carolina | $37,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $18.50 ($38,470 a year).
Do photographers make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $38,470 against $44,660 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Ohio rank for photographer pay?
Ohio ranks 32 of 49 states.
Which city in Ohio pays photographers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $43,040 a year.
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.