Photographers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for photographers is $17.84 an hour ($37,120 a year). About 2,130 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($44,660). North Carolina ranks 40th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for photographers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.62 | $28,330 |
| 25% of workers | $15.95 | $33,170 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.84 | $37,120 |
| 75% of workers | $25.32 | $52,660 |
| 90% of workers | $36.57 | $76,060 |
Photographers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Greensboro-High Point | $44,990 | 180 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $44,840 | 30 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $41,130 | 300 |
| Winston-Salem | $38,840 | 120 |
| Wilmington | $37,690 | 80 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $36,810 | 690 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $36,670 | 210 |
| Asheville | $35,120 | 160 |
| Fayetteville | $34,560 | 30 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Graphic Designers | $58,450 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,660 |
| Prepress Technicians and Workers | $49,760 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $46,700 |
| Broadcast Technicians | $47,780 |
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