How much does a photographer make in Austin?
$38,970a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $18.74 an hour or $3,248 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.74
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 116 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,450Median: $38,970Highest 10%: $64,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,450 | $8.87 | |
| 25th | $26,120 | $12.56 | |
| Median | $38,970 | $18.74 | |
| 75th | $51,430 | $24.73 | |
| 90th | $64,480 | $31.00 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| Corpus Christi, TX | $45,000 |
| Dallas, TX | $43,970 |
| Houston, TX | $41,280 |
| San Antonio, TX | $37,780 |
| El Paso, TX | $36,650 |
| Tyler, TX | $34,130 |
| Killeen, TX | $32,780 |
| McAllen, TX | $28,110 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $130,700 |
| Art Director | $100,700 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $100,500 |
| Technical Writer | $88,360 |
| Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey | $83,680 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $82,570 |
| Interior Designer | $78,390 |
| Producer and Director | $78,050 |
| Writer and Author | $75,380 |
| Camera Operator | $74,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $18.74 ($38,970 a year).
Do photographers make more in Austin than the national average?
No: $38,970 against $44,660 nationally, 13% less.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $41,280, so Austin pays 6% less.
Where does Austin rank for photographer pay?
116 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $18,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,480 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.