Photographers Salary in Montgomery, AL

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

Median annual salary $53,640 +26.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.79
10th percentile $23,090
90th percentile $75,290
Employed locally 30
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,090
    25th
    $29,240
    50th (median)
    $53,640
    75th
    $67,950
    90th
    $75,290

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 85% Median Photographers salary is 15% 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
    California $50,610
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $49,570
    Vallejo, CA $47,740

    Related occupations in Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $61,160
    Coaches and Scouts $37,150
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,000
    Graphic Designers $46,080
    Producers and Directors $60,950
    Editors $39,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Montgomery?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Montgomery, AL is $25.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.37 or more per hour.

    Is Montgomery above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Montgomery, AL is 26.2% above 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $23,090 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,240.