Photographers Salary in California
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in California
$50,610
National Median
$42,520
Employment
7,300
Entry Level (10th)
$35,750
Top Earners (90th)
$131,250
How California Compares
California pays $8,090 more than the national median for photographerss.
There are 0.404 photographers jobs per 1,000 workers in California (location quotient: 1.22).
Other States for Photographers
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $110,530 | 270 |
| Massachusetts | $60,610 | 1,170 |
| New York | $57,700 | 3,620 |
| Oregon | $55,640 | 570 |
| Minnesota | $54,650 | 530 |
| New Jersey | $50,760 | 1,280 |
| Delaware | $50,040 | 250 |
| Rhode Island | $49,770 | 160 |
| Louisiana | $49,740 | 410 |
| Connecticut | $48,260 | 490 |
| New Hampshire | $48,180 | 180 |
| Utah | $47,610 | 650 |
| Hawaii | $45,440 | 450 |
| Maryland | $44,890 | 870 |
| Mississippi | $44,660 | 190 |
| Maine | $44,610 | 170 |
| Washington | $44,580 | 1,260 |
| Colorado | $43,560 | 1,000 |
| Virginia | $43,180 | 1,360 |
| Kentucky | $42,000 | 300 |