Photographers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $37,560 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.06
10th percentile $31,000
90th percentile $95,180
Employed locally 830
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,000
    25th
    $33,420
    50th (median)
    $37,560
    75th
    $48,940
    90th
    $95,180

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 44% Median Photographers salary is 56% 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
    Tucson, AZ $48,530
    Flagstaff, AZ $39,800

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $65,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,330
    Graphic Designers $52,450
    Coaches and Scouts $48,000
    Interpreters and Translators $48,200
    Interior Designers $63,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Phoenix, AZ is $18.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.45 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 11.7% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $31,000 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,420.