Photographers Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • North Carolina
Photographers in North Carolina earn a median salary of $39,580 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.9% vs the national median of $42,520. An estimated 1,410 photographers are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $31,340 to $48,290 depending on location.
$39,580
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$48,290
Highest paying metro
$31,340
Lowest paying metro
1,410
Employed in North Carolina
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Photographers salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NC | $48,290 | $35,430 | $59,460 | 140 |
| Asheville, NC | $46,500 | $36,570 | $54,830 | 70 |
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $46,500 | $36,090 | $59,660 | 410 |
| Raleigh, NC | $43,780 | $34,000 | $59,170 | 270 |
| Durham, NC | $39,070 | $34,840 | $57,060 | 180 |
| Wilmington, NC | $36,310 | $28,120 | $52,730 | 80 |
| Winston, NC | $36,230 | $35,950 | $48,440 | 80 |
| Eastern North Carolina | $36,200 | $31,340 | $51,780 | 60 |
| Hickory, NC | $36,200 | $35,110 | $57,610 | 40 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $34,960 | $32,900 | $48,100 | 30 |
| Western North Carolina | $31,340 | $30,000 | $35,340 | 50 |