Photographers

SOC code 27-4021 · Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

National employment
51,760
Mean annual wage
$55,410
Mean hourly wage
$26.64
Median annual wage
$44,660
Median hourly wage
$21.47

Wage percentiles

PercentileAnnual wageHourly wage
10th percentile$30,820$14.82
25th percentile$36,050$17.33
50th percentile (median)$44,660$21.47
75th percentile$62,740$30.16
90th percentile$91,810$44.14

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.