How much does a photographer make in Miami?
$49,980a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area. That is $24.03 an hour or $4,165 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.03
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 1,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,470Median: $49,980Highest 10%: $93,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,470 | $16.09 | |
| 25th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| Median | $49,980 | $24.03 | |
| 75th | $74,000 | $35.58 | |
| 90th | $93,120 | $44.77 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| Jacksonville, FL | $46,540 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $45,380 |
| Tampa, FL | $44,530 |
| North Port, FL | $40,580 |
| Deltona, FL | $39,260 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $38,320 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $36,090 |
| Crestview, FL | $35,410 |
| Orlando, FL | $34,860 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $34,010 |
Related jobs in Miami
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Artist and Related Worker | $110,100 |
| Musician and Singer | $105,100 |
| Art Director | $103,200 |
| Producer and Director | $87,980 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $86,230 |
| Technical Writer | $84,750 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $80,690 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $78,730 |
| Editor | $76,720 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $76,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Miami?
The median hourly pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area is $24.03 ($49,980 a year).
Do photographers make more in Miami than the national average?
Yes: $49,980 against $44,660 nationally, 12% more.
How does Miami compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $42,640, so Miami pays 17% more.
Where does Miami rank for photographer pay?
30 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Miami?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,120 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.