Photographers Salary in Orlando, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

Median annual salary $41,790 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.09
10th percentile $30,720
90th percentile $89,610
Employed locally 1,210
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,720
    25th
    $33,440
    50th (median)
    $41,790
    75th
    $63,070
    90th
    $89,610

    Orlando economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,611 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 55% Median Photographers salary is 45% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $47,720
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $45,740
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $42,710
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $40,390
    Flagstaff, AZ $39,800
    Florida $38,230

    Related occupations in Orlando, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $62,250
    Producers and Directors $101,840
    Coaches and Scouts $45,120
    Graphic Designers $60,740
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,280
    Audio and Video Technicians $49,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Orlando?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Orlando, FL is $20.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.37 or more per hour.

    Is Orlando above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Orlando, FL is 1.7% 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 Orlando?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $30,720 per year in Orlando, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,440.