How much does a photographer make in Birmingham?
$38,390a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $18.46 an hour or $3,199 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.46
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 119 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,980Median: $38,390Highest 10%: $83,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,980 | $12.49 | |
| 25th | $27,590 | $13.26 | |
| Median | $38,390 | $18.46 | |
| 75th | $58,020 | $27.89 | |
| 90th | $83,050 | $39.93 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| Huntsville, AL | $31,200 |
Related jobs in Birmingham
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $82,870 |
| Art Director | $78,710 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $76,560 |
| Film and Video Editor | $74,410 |
| Editor | $72,650 |
| Producer and Director | $66,110 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $64,880 |
| Camera Operator | $64,730 |
| Writer and Author | $64,460 |
| Interior Designer | $62,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $18.46 ($38,390 a year).
Do photographers make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $38,390 against $44,660 nationally, 14% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $36,130, so Birmingham pays 6% more.
Where does Birmingham rank for photographer pay?
119 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $25,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,050 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.