Photographers pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for photographers is $20.50 an hour ($42,640 a year). About 4,390 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($44,660). Florida ranks 22nd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for photographers in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.42 | $29,990 |
| 25% of workers | $16.29 | $33,890 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.50 | $42,640 |
| 75% of workers | $31.20 | $64,890 |
| 90% of workers | $38.65 | $80,400 |
Photographers pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $49,980 | 1,470 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $49,760 | 40 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $47,920 | 40 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $47,870 | 40 |
| Jacksonville | $46,540 | 380 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $46,410 | 40 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $45,380 | 210 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $44,530 | 450 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $40,580 | 130 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $39,260 | 50 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $38,320 | 80 |
| Port St. Lucie | $36,090 | 60 |
| Gainesville | $35,550 | 30 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $35,410 | 50 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $34,860 | 980 |
| Tallahassee | $34,010 | 100 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for photographers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.7% over ten years, little or no change · about 10,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Graphic Designers | $61,660 |
| Writers and Authors | $68,080 |
| Art Directors | $99,660 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $85,870 |
| Film and Video Editors | $60,430 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $50,360 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $62,220 |
| Prepress Technicians and Workers | $45,660 |
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