Photographers Salary in Mobile, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mobile, AL

Median annual salary $32,400 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $15.58
10th percentile $23,280
90th percentile $63,420
Employed locally 40
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,280
    25th
    $30,140
    50th (median)
    $32,400
    75th
    $50,650
    90th
    $63,420

    Mobile economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,119 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 56% Median Photographers salary is 44% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $56,340
    Salem, OR $56,190
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $55,900
    Montgomery, AL $53,640
    California $50,610
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $49,570

    Related occupations in Mobile, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,000
    Coaches and Scouts $48,520
    Public Relations Specialists $53,180
    Graphic Designers $45,000
    Producers and Directors $59,020
    Floral Designers $31,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Mobile?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Mobile, AL is $15.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.49 or more per hour.

    Is Mobile above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Mobile, AL is 23.8% 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 Mobile?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $23,280 per year in Mobile, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,140.