Photographers Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $33,750 -20.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.23
10th percentile $17,740
90th percentile $42,490
Employed locally 100
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,740
    25th
    $27,810
    50th (median)
    $33,750
    75th
    $33,750
    90th
    $42,490

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 50% Median Photographers salary is 50% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,480
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $37,420

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $50,220
    Coaches and Scouts $28,640
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,220
    Graphic Designers $45,280
    Editors $46,130
    Technical Writers $77,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Killeen?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Killeen, TX is $16.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.44 or more per hour.

    Is Killeen above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Killeen, TX is 20.6% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $17,740 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,810.