Photographers Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $36,700 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.65
10th percentile $23,440
90th percentile $58,050
Employed locally 70
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,440
    25th
    $28,180
    50th (median)
    $36,700
    75th
    $43,590
    90th
    $58,050

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 62% Median Photographers salary is 38% 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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $51,200
    Interpreters and Translators $52,220
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,700
    Coaches and Scouts $34,200
    Graphic Designers $45,030
    Producers and Directors $46,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in El Paso, TX is $17.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.39 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in El Paso, TX is 13.7% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $23,440 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,180.