Photographers Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $41,790 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.09
10th percentile $26,720
90th percentile $56,750
Employed locally 40
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,720
    25th
    $37,810
    50th (median)
    $41,790
    75th
    $47,870
    90th
    $56,750

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 67% Median Photographers salary is 33% 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
    Amarillo, TX $38,760
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,480
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $37,420
    El Paso, TX $36,700

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $36,540
    Public Relations Specialists $49,520
    Graphic Designers $40,100
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,480
    Producers and Directors $40,980
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $49,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Lubbock?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Lubbock, TX is $20.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.19 or more per hour.

    Is Lubbock above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Lubbock, TX is 1.7% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $26,720 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,810.