Photographers Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $46,500 +9.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.36
10th percentile $26,050
90th percentile $78,750
Employed locally 410
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,050
    25th
    $36,090
    50th (median)
    $46,500
    75th
    $59,660
    90th
    $78,750

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 58% Median Photographers salary is 42% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $55,840
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $49,770
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $48,470
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $48,290
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $48,250

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $69,410
    Graphic Designers $47,760
    Coaches and Scouts $45,130
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,100
    Producers and Directors $77,650
    Interior Designers $54,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Charlotte?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Charlotte, NC-SC is $22.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.73 or more per hour.

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 9.4% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $26,050 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,090.