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Photographers average salary by city in Ohio
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $50,470 | $41,390 | $33,590 | $40,525 | 95 |
| Cleveland | $49,650 | $42,090 | $33,940 | $39,909 | 94 |
| Akron | $49,090 | $36,100 | $31,540 | $39,489 | 93 |
| Canton | $47,490 | $36,580 | $30,950 | $38,287 | 89 |
| Cincinnati | $47,100 | $43,040 | $23,670 | $38,324 | 95 |
| Toledo | $43,230 | $35,810 | $31,080 | $35,088 | 91 |
| Dayton | $43,110 | $36,790 | $30,510 | $34,998 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Columbus's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-4021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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