Photographers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $35,550 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.09
10th percentile $17,540
90th percentile $60,420
Employed locally 470
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,540
    25th
    $27,340
    50th (median)
    $35,550
    75th
    $46,930
    90th
    $60,420

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 36% Median Photographers salary is 64% 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
    Amarillo, TX $38,760
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,480
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $37,420

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$64,380
    Graphic Designers$61,040
    Coaches and Scouts$34,680
    Producers and Directors$73,540
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,160
    Interior Designers$61,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Austin, TX is $17.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.00 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Austin, TX is 16.4% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $17,540 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,340.