Photographers Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $48,290 +13.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.22
10th percentile $28,140
90th percentile $75,890
Employed locally 140
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,140
    25th
    $35,430
    50th (median)
    $48,290
    75th
    $59,460
    90th
    $75,890

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 77% Median Photographers salary is 23% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $55,840
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $49,770
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $48,470
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $48,250
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $46,500

    Related occupations in Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$36,460
    Graphic Designers$53,040
    Public Relations Specialists$54,590
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$34,580
    Interior Designers$57,920
    Commercial and Industrial Designers$74,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Greensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Greensboro, NC is $23.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.73 or more per hour.

    Is Greensboro above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Greensboro, NC is 13.6% above 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $28,140 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,430.