Photographers Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $55,900 +31.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.88
10th percentile $36,640
90th percentile $121,850
Employed locally 40
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,640
    25th
    $43,860
    50th (median)
    $55,900
    75th
    $79,200
    90th
    $121,850

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 54% Median Photographers salary is 46% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $75,070
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,340
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,910
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $60,250
    California $50,610
    Vallejo, CA $47,740

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,770
    Graphic Designers $67,990
    Public Relations Specialists $76,070
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $44,760
    Editors $94,750
    Interior Designers $74,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Santa Rosa, CA is $26.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.84 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 31.5% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $36,640 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,860.