Photographers Salary in Panama City, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL

Median annual salary $35,560 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.10
10th percentile $27,190
90th percentile $76,270
Employed locally 40
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,190
    25th
    $27,510
    50th (median)
    $35,560
    75th
    $54,070
    90th
    $76,270

    Panama City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,834 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 52% Median Photographers salary is 48% 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
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $41,790
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $40,390
    Flagstaff, AZ $39,800

    Related occupations in Panama City, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$35,440
    Public Relations Specialists$55,760
    Graphic Designers$45,170
    Coaches and Scouts$24,960
    Interior Designers$57,680
    Producers and Directors$58,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Panama City?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Panama City, FL is $17.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.21 or more per hour.

    Is Panama City above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Panama City, FL is 16.4% 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 Panama City?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $27,190 per year in Panama City, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,510.