Photographers Salary in Greeley, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greeley, CO

Median annual salary $39,520 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.00
10th percentile $31,190
90th percentile $81,080
Employed locally 30
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,190
    25th
    $33,800
    50th (median)
    $39,520
    75th
    $59,610
    90th
    $81,080

    Greeley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,287 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 42% Median Photographers salary is 58% 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
    District of Columbia $110,530
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $75,070
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $57,550
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $55,840
    Connecticut $48,260
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $48,250

    Related occupations in Greeley, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $37,760
    Graphic Designers $73,810
    Public Relations Specialists $69,730
    Writers and Authors $47,990
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,970
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $39,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Greeley?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Greeley, CO is $19.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.85 or more per hour.

    Is Greeley above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Greeley, CO is 7.1% 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 Greeley?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $31,190 per year in Greeley, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,800.