Photographers Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $34,130 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $16.41
10th percentile $30,000
90th percentile $46,680
Employed locally 50
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,000
    25th
    $34,130
    50th (median)
    $34,130
    75th
    $45,200
    90th
    $46,680

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 47% Median Photographers salary is 53% 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
    Waco, TX $44,300
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $41,840
    Lubbock, TX $41,790
    Amarillo, TX $38,760
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $38,480
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $37,420

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $51,720
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $33,770
    Producers and Directors $44,780
    Coaches and Scouts $34,790
    News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists $43,160
    Graphic Designers $45,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Tyler?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Tyler, TX is $16.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.44 or more per hour.

    Is Tyler above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Tyler, TX is 19.7% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $30,000 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,130.