How much does a photographer make in Portland?
$59,220a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $28.47 an hour or $4,935 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.47
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,380Median: $59,220Highest 10%: $111,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,380 | $17.97 | |
| 25th | $42,870 | $20.61 | |
| Median | $59,220 | $28.47 | |
| 75th | $86,890 | $41.77 | |
| 90th | $111,000 | $53.38 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $145,400 |
| Fine Artist | $98,540 |
| Producer and Director | $88,450 |
| Writer and Author | $87,560 |
| Technical Writer | $81,540 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $81,450 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $80,640 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $78,380 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $76,050 |
| Graphic Designer | $75,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $28.47 ($59,220 a year).
Do photographers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $59,220 against $44,660 nationally, 33% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $53,630, so Portland pays 10% more.
Where does Portland rank for photographer pay?
7 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $111,000 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.