Photographers Salary in Huntsville, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntsville, AL

Median annual salary $33,900 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.30
10th percentile $27,010
90th percentile $69,960
Employed locally 90
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,010
    25th
    $27,410
    50th (median)
    $33,900
    75th
    $55,800
    90th
    $69,960

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 41% Median Photographers salary is 59% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $56,340
    Salem, OR $56,190
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $55,900
    Montgomery, AL $53,640
    California $50,610
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $49,570

    Related occupations in Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Technical Writers$88,090
    Public Relations Specialists$74,120
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,270
    Coaches and Scouts$37,550
    Graphic Designers$56,060
    Producers and Directors$64,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Huntsville?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Huntsville, AL is $16.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.78 or more per hour.

    Is Huntsville above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Huntsville, AL 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $27,010 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,410.