Photographers Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $34,190 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.44
10th percentile $17,480
90th percentile $49,010
Employed locally 30
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,480
    25th
    $29,640
    50th (median)
    $34,190
    75th
    $42,890
    90th
    $49,010

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 57% Median Photographers salary is 43% 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 College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $47,600
    Public Relations Specialists $52,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $32,680
    Graphic Designers $47,830
    Producers and Directors $46,490
    Audio and Video Technicians $29,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in College Station?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in College Station, TX is $16.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.56 or more per hour.

    Is College Station above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in College Station, TX is 19.6% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $17,480 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,640.