Photographers Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $39,800 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.13
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $54,430
Employed locally 50
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $34,130
    50th (median)
    $39,800
    75th
    $43,490
    90th
    $54,430

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 57% Median Photographers salary is 43% 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
    Tucson, AZ $48,530
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $37,560

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$30,730
    Public Relations Specialists$62,320
    Coaches and Scouts$49,840
    Graphic Designers$51,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Flagstaff?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Flagstaff, AZ is $19.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.44 or more per hour.

    Is Flagstaff above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 6.4% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,130.