Photographers Salary in Texas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Texas
Photographers in Texas earn a median salary of $36,921 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.2% vs the national median of $42,520. An estimated 3,290 photographers are employed across Texas, with salaries ranging from $28,110 to $44,300 depending on location.
$36,921
Avg median salary in Texas
$44,300
Highest paying metro
$28,110
Lowest paying metro
3,290
Employed in Texas
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Photographers salaries by city in Texas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waco, TX | $44,300 | $35,950 | $57,340 | 30 |
| Beaumont, TX | $41,840 | $35,940 | $48,620 | 40 |
| Lubbock, TX | $41,790 | $37,810 | $47,870 | 40 |
| Amarillo, TX | $38,760 | $31,340 | $45,390 | 30 |
| Houston, TX | $38,480 | $32,890 | $46,700 | 730 |
| Dallas, TX | $37,420 | $33,480 | $48,110 | 1,280 |
| El Paso, TX | $36,700 | $28,180 | $43,590 | 70 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $36,030 | $29,540 | $45,260 | 40 |
| San Antonio, TX | $35,850 | $30,750 | $45,360 | 300 |
| Austin, TX | $35,550 | $27,340 | $46,930 | 470 |
| College Station, TX | $34,190 | $29,640 | $42,890 | 30 |
| Tyler, TX | $34,130 | $34,130 | $45,200 | 50 |
| Killeen, TX | $33,750 | $27,810 | $33,750 | 100 |
| McAllen, TX | $28,110 | $23,970 | $36,760 | 80 |