Photographers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $43,580 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.95
10th percentile $29,020
90th percentile $98,020
Employed locally 270
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,020
    25th
    $32,940
    50th (median)
    $43,580
    75th
    $60,670
    90th
    $98,020

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $56,340
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $55,840
    Vallejo, CA $47,740
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,180
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $43,850
    Savannah, GA $40,820

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $72,070
    Coaches and Scouts $46,540
    Graphic Designers $63,450
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,630
    Audio and Video Technicians $52,630
    Interior Designers $65,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Richmond, VA is $20.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.07 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Richmond, VA is 2.5% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $29,020 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,940.