Photographers Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $46,170 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.20
10th percentile $26,740
90th percentile $109,650
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,740
    25th
    $34,570
    50th (median)
    $46,170
    75th
    $76,060
    90th
    $109,650

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 62% Median Photographers salary is 38% 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
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $53,950
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $48,250
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $46,270
    North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $46,060
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $44,920

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $63,940
    Graphic Designers $54,070
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,850
    Producers and Directors $55,810
    Editors $64,640
    Technical Writers $66,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Santa Fe, NM is $22.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.43 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Santa Fe, NM is 8.6% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $26,740 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,570.