Photographers Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $47,060 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.63
10th percentile $35,430
90th percentile $60,850
Employed locally 120
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,430
    25th
    $38,620
    50th (median)
    $47,060
    75th
    $59,870
    90th
    $60,850

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 69% Median Photographers salary is 31% 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
    Oklahoma $37,920
    Roanoke, VA $37,800
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $36,830
    Oklahoma City, OK $36,150

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $41,220
    Public Relations Specialists $60,430
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,950
    Graphic Designers $55,100
    Producers and Directors $52,550
    Interior Designers $61,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Tulsa, OK is $22.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.25 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Tulsa, OK is 10.7% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $35,430 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,620.