Photographers Salary in San Juan, PR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

Median annual salary $36,780 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.69
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $57,700
Employed locally 100
National median $42,520

Compare Photographers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how San Juan, PR stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Photographers
in
San Juan, PR
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $22,830
    50th (median)
    $36,780
    75th
    $43,830
    90th
    $57,700

    San Juan economic context

    Unemployment rate 0.00% 0 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $27,966 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 132% Median Photographers salary is 32% above 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
    Springfield, MA $64,880
    Springfield, MO $50,380
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $49,770
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $48,250
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $46,270
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $45,130

    Related occupations in San Juan, PR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $29,850
    Coaches and Scouts $26,510
    Public Relations Specialists $48,000
    Editors $37,410
    Producers and Directors $57,770
    Audio and Video Technicians $30,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in San Juan?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in San Juan, PR is $17.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.50 or more per hour.

    Is San Juan above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in San Juan, PR is 13.5% 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 San Juan?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $19,760 per year in San Juan, PR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,830.