Photographers Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $34,890 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.77
10th percentile $25,760
90th percentile $56,800
Employed locally 50
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,760
    25th
    $28,390
    50th (median)
    $34,890
    75th
    $40,140
    90th
    $56,800

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 45% Median Photographers salary is 55% 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
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $60,940
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,910
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $60,270
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $56,340
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $53,950
    Delaware $50,040

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$35,730
    Graphic Designers$52,490
    Coaches and Scouts$41,590
    Public Relations Specialists$83,040
    Producers and Directors$53,900
    Writers and Authors$48,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Fayetteville, AR is $16.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.15 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Fayetteville, AR is 17.9% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $25,760 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,390.