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Photographers Salary in Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

The median pay for a photographers in Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area is $36,960/year ($17.77/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $24K at the entry level to $49K for experienced workers.

$37K
Median annual
$17.77/hr
Hourly rate
$24K
Entry level (10th %)
$49K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $37K get you in Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,619/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home53.9% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$36,960/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,207/mo

About photographers

Education: Bachelor's degree
U.S. employed: 51,230
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area employed: 30
Category: Arts & Media

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Bar chart showing Photographers salary percentiles in Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area: 10th percentile $23,510, 25th percentile $30,190, median $36,960, 75th percentile $39,700, 90th percentile $49,410. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$24K25th$30KMedian$37K75th$40K90th$49K
Bar chart showing Photographers salary percentiles in Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area: 10th percentile $23,510, 25th percentile $30,190, median $36,960, 75th percentile $39,700, 90th percentile $49,410. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level photographers (10th percentile) start around $24K. Mid-career wages sit at $37K. Top earners bring in $49K or more, a $26K spread from bottom to top.

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Photographers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
District of Columbia$111K+160%270
Massachusetts$61K+43%1,170
New York$58K+36%3,620
Oregon$56K+31%570
Minnesota$55K+29%530
New Jersey$51K+19%1,280
California$51K+19%7,300
Delaware$50K+18%250
Rhode Island$50K+17%160
Louisiana$50K+17%410
Connecticut$48K+13%490
New Hampshire$48K+13%180
Utah$48K+12%650
Hawaii$45K+7%450
Maryland$45K+6%870
Mississippi$45K+5%190
Maine$45K+5%170
Washington$45K+5%1,260
Virginia$43K+2%1,360
Kentucky$42K-1%300
New Mexico$42K-2%210
Georgia$40K-6%1,950
Wyoming$40K-7%60
Pennsylvania$40K-7%2,000
Wisconsin$39K-7%1,040
Nebraska$39K-8%290
North Carolina$38K-10%1,620
Florida$38K-10%4,450
Arizona$38K-10%1,090
Oklahoma$38K-11%360
Missouri$37K-12%810
Indiana$37K-12%870
Idaho$37K-13%170
Texas$37K-14%3,780
Iowa$36K-14%370
Alaska$36K-15%50
Montana$36K-15%180
Tennessee$36K-15%1,090
Kansas$36K-15%270
Nevada$36K-16%790
West Virginia$35K-17%120
South Dakota$35K-17%100
Alabama$35K-17%490
North Dakota$35K-17%80
South Carolina$35K-18%590
Illinois$35K-19%2,530
Ohio$34K-20%1,970
Arkansas$34K-20%240
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Frequently asked questions

How much do photographers make in Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area?

The median is $36,960 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $23,510, and experienced photographers can clear $49,410. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $37K enough to live in Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,619/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 53.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a photographers salary go in Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area?

Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median photographers salary is worth about $36,960 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do photographers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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