How much does a photographer make in Fresno?
$37,520a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Fresno, CA metro area. That is $18.04 an hour or $3,127 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.04
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 127 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,780Median: $37,520Highest 10%: $63,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,780 | $16.72 | |
| 25th | $35,510 | $17.07 | |
| Median | $37,520 | $18.04 | |
| 75th | $49,050 | $23.58 | |
| 90th | $63,640 | $30.60 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| San Francisco, CA | $58,840 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $56,220 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $55,220 |
| San Jose, CA | $52,470 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $50,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,840 |
| Sacramento, CA | $45,880 |
| Modesto, CA | $44,240 |
| San Diego, CA | $44,030 |
| Oxnard, CA | $43,870 |
| Riverside, CA | $43,710 |
| Vallejo, CA | $43,040 |
Related jobs in Fresno
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $109,400 |
| Producer and Director | $78,730 |
| Writer and Author | $77,060 |
| Interior Designer | $76,770 |
| Technical Writer | $76,030 |
| Film and Video Editor | $73,010 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $72,870 |
| Editor | $72,300 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $68,050 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $67,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Fresno?
The median hourly pay in the Fresno, CA metro area is $18.04 ($37,520 a year).
Do photographers make more in Fresno than the national average?
No: $37,520 against $44,660 nationally, 16% less.
How does Fresno compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $47,840, so Fresno pays 22% less.
Where does Fresno rank for photographer pay?
127 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Fresno?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,640 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.