Photographers Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $37,250 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.91
10th percentile $31,300
90th percentile $71,820
Employed locally 120
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,300
    25th
    $34,290
    50th (median)
    $37,250
    75th
    $51,910
    90th
    $71,820

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 43% Median Photographers salary is 57% 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 Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $69,640
    Coaches and Scouts $48,930
    Graphic Designers $58,500
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,160
    Producers and Directors $60,830
    Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other $112,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Colorado Springs, CO is $17.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.72 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 12.4% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $31,300 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,290.