How much does a photographer make in North Carolina?
$37,120a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in North Carolina. That is $17.85 an hour or $3,093 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.85
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,330Median: $37,120Highest 10%: $76,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,330 | $13.62 | |
| 25th | $33,170 | $15.95 | |
| Median | $37,120 | $17.85 | |
| 75th | $52,660 | $25.32 | |
| 90th | $76,060 | $36.57 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Greensboro, NC | $44,990 |
| Hickory, NC | $44,840 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $42,210 |
| Raleigh, NC | $41,130 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $38,840 |
| Wilmington, NC | $37,690 |
| Charlotte, NC | $36,810 |
| Durham, NC | $36,670 |
| Asheville, NC | $35,120 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $34,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for photographers.
| 37. Nevada | $37,460 |
| 38. North Dakota | $37,410 |
| 39. Rhode Island | $37,300 |
| 40. North Carolina | $37,120 |
| 41. Arizona | $36,970 |
| 42. Louisiana | $36,830 |
| 43. Oklahoma | $36,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $17.85 ($37,120 a year).
Do photographers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $37,120 against $44,660 nationally, 17% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for photographer pay?
North Carolina ranks 40 of 49 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays photographers the most?
Greensboro-High Point, NC, with a median of $44,990 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.