How much does a photographer make in Phoenix?
$36,970a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $17.77 an hour or $3,081 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.77
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 133 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 1,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,830Median: $36,970Highest 10%: $84,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,830 | $16.26 | |
| 25th | $34,650 | $16.66 | |
| Median | $36,970 | $17.77 | |
| 75th | $46,660 | $22.43 | |
| 90th | $84,130 | $40.45 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| Tucson, AZ | $43,360 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $96,670 |
| Technical Writer | $83,480 |
| Broadcast Technician | $81,640 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $80,440 |
| Producer and Director | $72,740 |
| Camera Operator | $71,080 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $70,490 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $67,890 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $66,360 |
| Editor | $64,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $17.77 ($36,970 a year).
Do photographers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $36,970 against $44,660 nationally, 17% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $36,970, so Phoenix pays 0% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for photographer pay?
133 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,130 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.