How much does a photographer make in Charleston?
$56,890a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area. That is $27.35 an hour or $4,741 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.35
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,250Median: $56,890Highest 10%: $81,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,250 | $16.95 | |
| 25th | $40,270 | $19.36 | |
| Median | $56,890 | $27.35 | |
| 75th | $63,860 | $30.70 | |
| 90th | $81,260 | $39.07 |
Other cities in South Carolina
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| Greenville, SC | $39,730 |
| Charlotte, NC | $36,810 |
| Columbia, SC | $36,060 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $34,950 |
Related jobs in Charleston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $88,610 |
| Art Director | $87,610 |
| Writer and Author | $78,000 |
| Interior Designer | $72,400 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $64,550 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $63,780 |
| Editor | $63,370 |
| Graphic Designer | $61,450 |
| Producer and Director | $61,280 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $58,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Charleston?
The median hourly pay in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area is $27.35 ($56,890 a year).
Do photographers make more in Charleston than the national average?
Yes: $56,890 against $44,660 nationally, 27% more.
How does Charleston compare with the rest of South Carolina?
The median in South Carolina is $37,890, so Charleston pays 50% more.
Where does Charleston rank for photographer pay?
10 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,260 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.