Photographers Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $47,740 +12.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.95
10th percentile $36,400
90th percentile $75,310
Employed locally 70
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,400
    25th
    $38,840
    50th (median)
    $47,740
    75th
    $60,000
    90th
    $75,310

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 48% Median Photographers salary is 52% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,340
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,910
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $60,250
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $55,900
    California $50,610

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $47,820
    Coaches and Scouts $44,980
    Public Relations Specialists $80,660
    Graphic Designers $66,410
    Audio and Video Technicians $47,950
    Producers and Directors $77,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Vallejo?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Vallejo, CA is $22.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.55 or more per hour.

    Is Vallejo above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Vallejo, CA is 12.3% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $36,400 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,840.