How much does a photographer make in New Mexico?
$48,090a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in New Mexico. That is $23.12 an hour or $4,008 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.12
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,800Median: $48,090Highest 10%: $79,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,800 | $16.73 | |
| 25th | $40,980 | $19.70 | |
| Median | $48,090 | $23.12 | |
| 75th | $67,030 | $32.23 | |
| 90th | $79,780 | $38.36 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Fe, NM | $50,670 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $48,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for photographers.
| 5. Utah | $52,140 |
| 6. Delaware | $50,100 |
| 7. Connecticut | $49,790 |
| 8. New Mexico | $48,090 |
| 9. Washington | $48,050 |
| 10. California | $47,840 |
| 11. Kentucky | $47,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $23.12 ($48,090 a year).
Do photographers make more in New Mexico than the national average?
Yes: $48,090 against $44,660 nationally, 8% more.
Where does New Mexico rank for photographer pay?
New Mexico ranks 8 of 49 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays photographers the most?
Santa Fe, NM, with a median of $50,670 a year.
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.