Photographers Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $38,010 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.28
10th percentile $36,440
90th percentile $64,280
Employed locally 30
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,440
    25th
    $36,440
    50th (median)
    $38,010
    75th
    $46,100
    90th
    $64,280

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 44% Median Photographers salary is 56% 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
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $60,940
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $60,270
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $56,340
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $55,840
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $53,950
    Delaware $50,040

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $46,470
    Public Relations Specialists $86,960
    Graphic Designers $70,590
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $45,760
    Technical Writers $106,220
    Floral Designers $36,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Kennewick, WA is $18.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.90 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Kennewick, WA is 10.6% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $36,440 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,440.