Photographers Salary in Ohio
Photographers in Ohio earn a median of $38,470 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $38,470
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($44,660)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,540
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,670; the top 10% earn over $80,990. Nationally the range is $30,820 to $91,810.
States ranked near Ohio
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- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,850 median in Ohio
- Floral Designers$35,790 median in Ohio
- Craft Artists$38,070 median in Ohio
- Film and Video Editors$56,410 median in Ohio
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$48,190 median in Ohio
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$31,780 median in Ohio
Photographers pay in Ohio
How much do photographers make in Ohio?
The median is $38,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,670 and the top 10% earn over $80,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for photographers?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 49 (−14% vs. the national median of $44,660). Living costs are not included.