Photographers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $38,480 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.50
10th percentile $28,250
90th percentile $63,320
Employed locally 730
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,250
    25th
    $32,890
    50th (median)
    $38,480
    75th
    $46,700
    90th
    $63,320

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 48% Median Photographers salary is 52% 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
    Waco, TX $44,300
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $41,840
    Lubbock, TX $41,790
    Amarillo, TX $38,760
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $37,420
    El Paso, TX $36,700

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$62,580
    Coaches and Scouts$32,940
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,060
    Graphic Designers$56,380
    Interpreters and Translators$39,320
    Editors$29,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Houston, TX is $18.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.24 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Houston, TX is 9.5% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $28,250 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,890.