Photographers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $43,630 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.98
10th percentile $34,270
90th percentile $89,120
Employed locally 50
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,270
    25th
    $36,960
    50th (median)
    $43,630
    75th
    $60,100
    90th
    $89,120

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $75,070
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,340
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,910
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $60,250
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $55,900
    California $50,610

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $37,800
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,520
    Public Relations Specialists $69,640
    Graphic Designers $59,160
    Producers and Directors $72,900
    Audio and Video Technicians $50,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Bakersfield, CA is $20.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.61 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 2.6% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $34,270 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,960.