Photographers Salary in Ogden, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ogden, UT

Median annual salary $40,180 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.32
10th percentile $16,950
90th percentile $74,940
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,950
    25th
    $34,910
    50th (median)
    $40,180
    75th
    $53,390
    90th
    $74,940

    Ogden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,361 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 41% Median Photographers salary is 59% 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
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $60,940
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $49,570
    Connecticut $48,260
    Utah $47,610
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $46,270
    Portland-South Portland, ME $44,610

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $35,810
    Graphic Designers $56,210
    Public Relations Specialists $61,590
    Floral Designers $36,340
    Producers and Directors $59,190
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $24,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Ogden?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Ogden, UT is $19.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.06 or more per hour.

    Is Ogden above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Ogden, UT is 5.5% 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 Ogden?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $16,950 per year in Ogden, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,910.