Photographers Salary in Spartanburg, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $35,250 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.95
10th percentile $19,020
90th percentile $64,710
Employed locally 30
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,020
    25th
    $35,250
    50th (median)
    $35,250
    75th
    $37,550
    90th
    $64,710

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 56% Median Photographers salary is 44% 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
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $48,340
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $46,500
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $42,710
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $41,600
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $41,090

    Related occupations in Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $46,830
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,160
    Public Relations Specialists $65,830
    Graphic Designers $55,240
    Producers and Directors $44,890
    Commercial and Industrial Designers $90,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Spartanburg?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Spartanburg, SC is $16.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.62 or more per hour.

    Is Spartanburg above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Spartanburg, SC is 17.1% 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $19,020 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,250.