How much does a photographer make in Atlanta?
$48,670a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $23.40 an hour or $4,056 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.40
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,940Median: $48,670Highest 10%: $104,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,940 | $11.51 | |
| 25th | $35,080 | $16.87 | |
| Median | $48,670 | $23.40 | |
| 75th | $75,800 | $36.44 | |
| 90th | $104,600 | $50.28 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| Savannah, GA | $49,110 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $33,600 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Actor | $135,800 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $122,600 |
| Art Director | $111,500 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $94,680 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $94,530 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $86,610 |
| News Analyst | $85,040 |
| Writer and Author | $81,990 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,960 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $80,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $23.40 ($48,670 a year).
Do photographers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $48,670 against $44,660 nationally, 9% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $43,770, so Atlanta pays 11% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for photographer pay?
35 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,600 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.