Photographers Salary in Provo, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT

Median annual salary $46,270 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.24
10th percentile $28,580
90th percentile $86,510
Employed locally 120
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,580
    25th
    $33,790
    50th (median)
    $46,270
    75th
    $64,380
    90th
    $86,510

    Provo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,745 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 48% Median Photographers salary is 52% 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
    Portland-South Portland, ME $44,610
    West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $43,890

    Related occupations in Provo, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$39,410
    Graphic Designers$56,800
    Public Relations Specialists$54,590
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$28,330
    Producers and Directors$73,450
    Floral Designers$31,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Provo?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Provo, UT is $22.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.78 or more per hour.

    Is Provo above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Provo, UT is 8.8% above 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 Provo?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $28,580 per year in Provo, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,790.