Photographers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $37,420 -12% vs national
Median hourly $17.99
10th percentile $19,880
90th percentile $61,540
Employed locally 1,280
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,880
    25th
    $33,480
    50th (median)
    $37,420
    75th
    $48,110
    90th
    $61,540

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 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
    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
    El Paso, TX $36,700

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $66,370
    Public Relations Specialists $63,150
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,870
    Coaches and Scouts $36,340
    Producers and Directors $72,770
    Interior Designers $74,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Dallas, TX is $17.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.88 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Dallas, TX is 12% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $19,880 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,480.