Photographers Salary in Tallahassee, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tallahassee, FL

Median annual salary $32,940 -22.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.84
10th percentile $27,640
90th percentile $85,190
Employed locally 100
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,640
    25th
    $28,390
    50th (median)
    $32,940
    75th
    $64,060
    90th
    $85,190

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 52% Median Photographers salary is 48% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $47,720
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $45,740
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $42,710
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $41,790
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $40,390
    Flagstaff, AZ $39,800

    Related occupations in Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $60,110
    Coaches and Scouts $48,330
    Graphic Designers $51,700
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,740
    Interpreters and Translators $49,440
    Producers and Directors $61,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Tallahassee?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Tallahassee, FL is $15.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.31 or more per hour.

    Is Tallahassee above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Tallahassee, FL is 22.5% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $27,640 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,390.