How much does a photographer make in Albuquerque?
$48,090a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $23.12 an hour or $4,008 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.12
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,990Median: $48,090Highest 10%: $77,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,990 | $16.82 | |
| 25th | $40,980 | $19.70 | |
| Median | $48,090 | $23.12 | |
| 75th | $74,030 | $35.59 | |
| 90th | $77,400 | $37.21 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Albuquerque
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $86,790 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $75,230 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $73,640 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $65,810 |
| Editor | $65,190 |
| Graphic Designer | $63,810 |
| Producer and Director | $59,910 |
| Film and Video Editor | $56,330 |
| News Analyst | $56,190 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $54,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $23.12 ($48,090 a year).
Do photographers make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
Yes: $48,090 against $44,660 nationally, 8% more.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $48,090, so Albuquerque pays 0% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for photographer pay?
37 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.