Photographers Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $37,800 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.18
10th percentile $29,000
90th percentile $76,880
Employed locally 70
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,000
    25th
    $31,930
    50th (median)
    $37,800
    75th
    $47,020
    90th
    $76,880

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 56% Median Photographers salary is 44% 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
    Richmond, VA $43,580

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$27,820
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$38,670
    Public Relations Specialists$50,330
    Graphic Designers$49,860
    Audio and Video Technicians$47,790
    Producers and Directors$46,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Roanoke, VA is $18.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.63 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Roanoke, VA is 11.1% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $29,000 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,930.