Photographers Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $44,300 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.30
10th percentile $22,210
90th percentile $78,320
Employed locally 30
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,210
    25th
    $35,950
    50th (median)
    $44,300
    75th
    $57,340
    90th
    $78,320

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 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
    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
    El Paso, TX $36,700

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $51,100
    Graphic Designers $50,210
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $32,670
    Producers and Directors $55,810
    Audio and Video Technicians $44,580
    Commercial and Industrial Designers $49,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Waco, TX is $21.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.66 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Waco, TX is 4.2% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $22,210 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,950.