Photographers Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $28,110 -33.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.52
10th percentile $19,460
90th percentile $43,720
Employed locally 80
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,460
    25th
    $23,970
    50th (median)
    $28,110
    75th
    $36,760
    90th
    $43,720

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 54% Median Photographers salary is 46% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$41,590
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$29,360
    Coaches and Scouts$57,000
    Graphic Designers$43,060
    Producers and Directors$57,560
    Audio and Video Technicians$37,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in McAllen, TX is $13.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.25 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in McAllen, TX is 33.9% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $19,460 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,970.