Photographers Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $35,180 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.91
10th percentile $26,140
90th percentile $65,170
Employed locally 670
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,140
    25th
    $27,880
    50th (median)
    $35,180
    75th
    $46,820
    90th
    $65,170

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 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
    Reno, NV $45,070
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $44,810
    Jacksonville, FL $38,080
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $35,160

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $49,080
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,030
    Graphic Designers $57,180
    Audio and Video Technicians $60,140
    Producers and Directors $78,920
    Public Relations Specialists $63,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Las Vegas, NV is $16.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.81 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Las Vegas, NV is 17.3% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $26,140 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,880.