Occupation Salary Profile

Photographers

SOC Code: 27-4021

Photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, or other subjects. May use lighting equipment to enhance a subjectā€™s appearance. May use editing software to produce finished images and prints. Includes commercial and industrial photographers, scientific photographers, and photojournalists. Excludes ā€œCamera Operators, Television, Video, and Filmā€ (27-4031).

National Median (BLS)
$66,100
ā–² +7.03% Nominal +3.65% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$71,200
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
360
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Photographers.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $50,850
25th Percentile $56,750
National Median (50th Percentile) $66,100
75th Percentile $84,200
90th Percentile $98,020
P10: $50,850 P50 (Median): $66,100 P90: $98,020