Photographers Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $45,070 +6% vs national
Median hourly $21.67
10th percentile $27,070
90th percentile $75,120
Employed locally 90
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,070
    25th
    $35,880
    50th (median)
    $45,070
    75th
    $57,180
    90th
    $75,120

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 53% Median Photographers salary is 47% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $44,810
    Jacksonville, FL $38,080
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $35,180
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $35,160

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,050
    Coaches and Scouts $47,190
    Graphic Designers $50,890
    Audio and Video Technicians $49,200
    Public Relations Specialists $66,970
    Producers and Directors $68,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Reno, NV is $21.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.25 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Reno, NV is 6% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $27,070 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,880.