How much does a photographer make in Houston?
$41,280a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $19.85 an hour or $3,440 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.85
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 102 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,360Median: $41,280Highest 10%: $62,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,360 | $14.12 | |
| 25th | $36,330 | $17.47 | |
| Median | $41,280 | $19.85 | |
| 75th | $51,420 | $24.72 | |
| 90th | $62,890 | $30.24 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| Corpus Christi, TX | $45,000 |
| Dallas, TX | $43,970 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,400 |
| Art Director | $91,570 |
| Technical Writer | $87,360 |
| Musician and Singer | $82,510 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $77,690 |
| Writer and Author | $76,120 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $75,550 |
| Dancer | $73,450 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,320 |
| Producer and Director | $63,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $19.85 ($41,280 a year).
Do photographers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $41,280 against $44,660 nationally, 8% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $41,280, so Houston pays 0% more.
Where does Houston rank for photographer pay?
102 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,890 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.