How much does a photographer make in Sacramento?
$45,880a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $22.06 an hour or $3,823 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.06
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 56 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,990Median: $45,880Highest 10%: $83,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,990 | $17.30 | |
| 25th | $38,010 | $18.27 | |
| Median | $45,880 | $22.06 | |
| 75th | $61,760 | $29.69 | |
| 90th | $83,200 | $40.00 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| San Francisco, CA | $58,840 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $56,220 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $55,220 |
| San Jose, CA | $52,470 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $50,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,840 |
| Modesto, CA | $44,240 |
| San Diego, CA | $44,030 |
| Oxnard, CA | $43,870 |
| Riverside, CA | $43,710 |
| Vallejo, CA | $43,040 |
| Fresno, CA | $37,520 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $122,900 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $118,200 |
| Art Director | $106,400 |
| Music Director and Composer | $94,700 |
| Technical Writer | $94,400 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $89,640 |
| Choreographer | $87,850 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $86,120 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $85,950 |
| Camera Operator | $84,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $22.06 ($45,880 a year).
Do photographers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $45,880 against $44,660 nationally, 3% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $47,840, so Sacramento pays 4% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for photographer pay?
56 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,200 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.