Photographers Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $46,500 +9.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.36
10th percentile $31,670
90th percentile $71,380
Employed locally 70
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,670
    25th
    $36,570
    50th (median)
    $46,500
    75th
    $54,830
    90th
    $71,380

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 67% Median Photographers salary is 33% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $75,070
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $55,840
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $49,770
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $48,470
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $48,290
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $48,250

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$42,410
    Public Relations Specialists$52,610
    Graphic Designers$47,970
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$35,000
    Interior Designers$55,110
    Producers and Directors$50,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Asheville, NC is $22.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.62 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Asheville, NC is 9.4% above 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $31,670 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,570.