Photographers Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $37,440 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.00
10th percentile $29,990
90th percentile $71,560
Employed locally 60
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,990
    25th
    $29,990
    50th (median)
    $37,440
    75th
    $57,050
    90th
    $71,560

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $63,600
    Coaches and Scouts $47,320
    Graphic Designers $55,010
    Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $41,790
    Interior Designers $64,310
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Southwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Southwest Colorado is $18.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.41 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Colorado above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Southwest Colorado is 11.9% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $29,990 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,990.