How much does a photographer make in Las Vegas?
$36,880a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area. That is $17.73 an hour or $3,073 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.73
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 136 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,500Median: $36,880Highest 10%: $55,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,500 | $12.74 | |
| 25th | $26,890 | $12.93 | |
| Median | $36,880 | $17.73 | |
| 75th | $47,590 | $22.88 | |
| 90th | $55,760 | $26.81 |
Other cities in Nevada
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| Reno, NV | $48,670 |
Related jobs in Las Vegas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $136,200 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $124,100 |
| Art Director | $98,070 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $87,300 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $83,040 |
| Music Director and Composer | $82,920 |
| Technical Writer | $82,860 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $81,840 |
| Designer | $81,800 |
| News Analyst | $81,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Las Vegas?
The median hourly pay in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area is $17.73 ($36,880 a year).
Do photographers make more in Las Vegas than the national average?
No: $36,880 against $44,660 nationally, 17% less.
How does Las Vegas compare with the rest of Nevada?
The median in Nevada is $37,460, so Las Vegas pays 2% less.
Where does Las Vegas rank for photographer pay?
136 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Las Vegas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,760 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.