How much does a photographer make in Arizona?
$36,970a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in Arizona. That is $17.77 an hour or $3,081 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.77
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,080Median: $36,970Highest 10%: $84,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,080 | $15.42 | |
| 25th | $34,640 | $16.65 | |
| Median | $36,970 | $17.77 | |
| 75th | $46,660 | $22.43 | |
| 90th | $84,130 | $40.45 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Tucson, AZ | $43,360 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $36,970 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $34,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for photographers.
| 38. North Dakota | $37,410 |
| 39. Rhode Island | $37,300 |
| 40. North Carolina | $37,120 |
| 41. Arizona | $36,970 |
| 42. Louisiana | $36,830 |
| 43. Oklahoma | $36,750 |
| 44. Illinois | $36,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $17.77 ($36,970 a year).
Do photographers make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $36,970 against $44,660 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Arizona rank for photographer pay?
Arizona ranks 41 of 49 states.
Which city in Arizona pays photographers the most?
Tucson, AZ, with a median of $43,360 a year.
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.