Photographers Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $42,710 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.53
10th percentile $20,450
90th percentile $75,350
Employed locally 40
National median $42,520

Compare Photographers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Augusta, GA-SC stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Photographers
in
Augusta, GA-SC
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,450
    25th
    $35,450
    50th (median)
    $42,710
    75th
    $56,440
    90th
    $75,350

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 64% Median Photographers salary is 36% 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
    Savannah, GA $40,820
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $40,250
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $40,010
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $36,200
    Columbus, GA-AL $36,150

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $32,880
    Public Relations Specialists $71,970
    Coaches and Scouts $26,230
    Graphic Designers $50,350
    Technical Writers $98,010
    Producers and Directors $44,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Augusta, GA-SC is $20.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.10 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 0.4% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $20,450 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,450.