How much does a photographer make in Dallas?
$43,970a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $21.14 an hour or $3,664 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.14
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 75 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 1,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,150Median: $43,970Highest 10%: $64,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,150 | $12.57 | |
| 25th | $35,770 | $17.20 | |
| Median | $43,970 | $21.14 | |
| 75th | $53,240 | $25.60 | |
| 90th | $64,220 | $30.88 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| Corpus Christi, TX | $45,000 |
| Houston, TX | $41,280 |
| Austin, TX | $38,970 |
| 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 Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $126,000 |
| Art Director | $87,810 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $86,920 |
| Technical Writer | $86,520 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $79,390 |
| Musician and Singer | $79,000 |
| Producer and Director | $77,260 |
| Music Director and Composer | $76,700 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $69,280 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $67,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $21.14 ($43,970 a year).
Do photographers make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $43,970 against $44,660 nationally, 2% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $41,280, so Dallas pays 7% more.
Where does Dallas rank for photographer pay?
75 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,220 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.