Photographers Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $46,270 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.24
10th percentile $29,040
90th percentile $67,170
Employed locally 50
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,040
    25th
    $37,230
    50th (median)
    $46,270
    75th
    $54,330
    90th
    $67,170

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 76% Median Photographers salary is 24% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $35,410

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$33,970
    Coaches and Scouts$46,590
    Public Relations Specialists$55,460
    Graphic Designers$47,270
    Producers and Directors$47,860
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$48,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Jackson, MS is $22.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.87 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Jackson, MS is 8.8% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $29,040 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,230.