Photographers Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $39,350 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.92
10th percentile $33,850
90th percentile $87,690
Employed locally 130
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,850
    25th
    $33,850
    50th (median)
    $39,350
    75th
    $59,570
    90th
    $87,690

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 55% Median Photographers salary is 45% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $75,070
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,340
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,910
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $60,250
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $55,900
    California $50,610

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $38,720
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,380
    Public Relations Specialists $65,280
    Producers and Directors $75,700
    Graphic Designers $59,270
    Audio and Video Technicians $59,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Fresno, CA is $18.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.60 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Fresno, CA is 7.5% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $33,850 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,850.