Photographers Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $33,900 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.30
10th percentile $28,790
90th percentile $67,070
Employed locally 50
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,790
    25th
    $30,280
    50th (median)
    $33,900
    75th
    $41,990
    90th
    $67,070

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 58% Median Photographers salary is 42% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $47,720
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $45,740
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $42,710
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $41,790
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $40,390
    Flagstaff, AZ $39,800

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $51,510
    Public Relations Specialists $54,350
    Graphic Designers $48,010
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,280
    Audio and Video Technicians $59,680
    Editors $60,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Gainesville, FL is $16.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.53 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Gainesville, FL is 20.3% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $28,790 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,280.