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

    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.