Photographers Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $33,850 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.28
10th percentile $23,670
90th percentile $64,020
Employed locally 100
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,670
    25th
    $30,150
    50th (median)
    $33,850
    75th
    $41,250
    90th
    $64,020

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 52% Median Photographers salary is 48% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,910
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $60,270
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $56,340
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $53,950
    Delaware $50,040

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $39,210
    Graphic Designers $45,960
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,720
    Public Relations Specialists $61,800
    Producers and Directors $47,090
    Interior Designers $49,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Little Rock, AR is $16.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.88 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Little Rock, AR is 20.4% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $23,670 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,150.