Photographers pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for photographers is $19.85 an hour ($41,280 a year). About 4,330 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($44,660). Texas ranks 25th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for photographers in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.98 | $24,910 |
| 25% of workers | $16.82 | $34,980 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.85 | $41,280 |
| 75% of workers | $24.77 | $51,510 |
| 90% of workers | $30.15 | $62,720 |
Photographers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi | $45,000 | 50 |
| Waco | $44,300 | 30 |
| Lubbock | $44,230 | 40 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $43,970 | 1,480 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $41,840 | 40 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $41,280 | 800 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $38,970 | 540 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $37,780 | 330 |
| El Paso | $36,650 | 80 |
| Tyler | $34,130 | 50 |
| Killeen-Temple | $32,780 | 0 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $28,110 | 70 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Graphic Designers | $60,150 |
| Art Directors | $88,270 |
| Writers and Authors | $69,990 |
| Prepress Technicians and Workers | $38,410 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $63,110 |
| Film and Video Editors | $61,220 |
| Craft Artists | $54,690 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $49,650 |
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