Photographers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $49,570 +16.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.83
10th percentile $36,050
90th percentile $73,800
Employed locally 370
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,050
    25th
    $36,050
    50th (median)
    $49,570
    75th
    $60,260
    90th
    $73,800

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 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
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $60,940
    Connecticut $48,260
    Utah $47,610
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $46,270
    Portland-South Portland, ME $44,610
    West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $43,890

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $93,220
    Graphic Designers $60,640
    Audio and Video Technicians $36,300
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $52,630
    Coaches and Scouts $40,010
    Producers and Directors $70,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Salt Lake City, UT is $23.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.09 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 16.6% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $36,050 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,050.