Photographers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $40,250 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.35
10th percentile $21,990
90th percentile $89,080
Employed locally 1,410
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,990
    25th
    $30,850
    50th (median)
    $40,250
    75th
    $62,440
    90th
    $89,080

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 47% Median Photographers salary is 53% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $46,500
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $42,710
    Savannah, GA $40,820
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $40,010
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $36,200
    Columbus, GA-AL $36,150

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,850
    Public Relations Specialists $76,940
    Graphic Designers $59,470
    Producers and Directors $78,330
    Coaches and Scouts $38,910
    Interior Designers $65,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Atlanta, GA is $19.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.28 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Atlanta, GA is 5.3% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $21,990 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,850.