Photographers Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $45,130 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.70
10th percentile $35,350
90th percentile $77,750
Employed locally 30
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,350
    25th
    $35,680
    50th (median)
    $45,130
    75th
    $56,490
    90th
    $77,750

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 65% Median Photographers salary is 35% 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
    Bend, OR $72,760
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $60,270
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $57,800
    New York $57,700
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $57,550
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $57,110

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $57,720
    Coaches and Scouts $46,400
    Graphic Designers $55,660
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,970
    Producers and Directors $60,480
    Editors $61,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Eugene?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Eugene, OR is $21.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.38 or more per hour.

    Is Eugene above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Eugene, OR is 6.1% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $35,350 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,680.