Photographers pay in Utah

In Utah, the median pay for photographers is $25.07 an hour ($52,140 a year). About 660 people work in this job there.

$25.07Median hourly pay
$34,150–$62,200Middle half of workers, yearly
660People in this job in Utah

That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($44,660). Utah ranks 5th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for photographers in Utah

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$15.11$31,440
25% of workers$16.42$34,150
Half of workers (median)$25.07$52,140
75% of workers$29.90$62,200
90% of workers$38.98$81,070

Photographers pay in Utah metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Salt Lake City-Murray$60,000280
Provo-Orem-Lehi$36,180130
Ogden$33,860150

Utah 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)

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.