Photographers Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $38,760 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.63
10th percentile $29,290
90th percentile $47,010
Employed locally 30
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,290
    25th
    $31,340
    50th (median)
    $38,760
    75th
    $45,390
    90th
    $47,010

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 58% Median Photographers salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Photographers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $110,530
    Rochester, MN $78,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $75,070
    Bend, OR $72,760
    Springfield, MA $64,880
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,340

    Nearby metros — Photographers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Waco, TX $44,300
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $41,840
    Lubbock, TX $41,790
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,480
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $37,420
    El Paso, TX $36,700

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $55,070
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,570
    Coaches and Scouts $35,100
    Graphic Designers $43,510
    Producers and Directors $44,830
    Floral Designers $32,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Amarillo, TX is $18.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.60 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Amarillo, TX is 8.8% below the national median of $42,520. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Photographers in Amarillo?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $29,290 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,340.