Photographers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $47,660 +12.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.91
10th percentile $37,930
90th percentile $90,430
Employed locally 50
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,930
    25th
    $41,540
    50th (median)
    $47,660
    75th
    $69,370
    90th
    $90,430

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 46% Median Photographers salary is 54% 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
    District of Columbia $110,530
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $75,070
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $57,550
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $55,840
    Connecticut $48,260
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $48,250

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers$65,490
    Coaches and Scouts$50,000
    Technical Writers$99,740
    Editors$78,700
    Producers and Directors$79,000
    Interior Designers$74,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Boulder, CO is $22.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.07 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Boulder, CO is 12.1% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $37,930 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,540.