How much does a photographer make in Texas?
$41,280a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in Texas. That is $19.85 an hour or $3,440 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.85
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 4,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,910Median: $41,280Highest 10%: $62,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,910 | $11.98 | |
| 25th | $34,980 | $16.82 | |
| Median | $41,280 | $19.85 | |
| 75th | $51,510 | $24.76 | |
| 90th | $62,720 | $30.15 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Corpus Christi, TX | $45,000 |
| Waco, TX | $44,300 |
| Lubbock, TX | $44,230 |
| Dallas, TX | $43,970 |
| Beaumont, TX | $41,840 |
| Houston, TX | $41,280 |
| Austin, TX | $38,970 |
| San Antonio, TX | $37,780 |
| El Paso, TX | $36,650 |
| Tyler, TX | $34,130 |
| Killeen, TX | $32,780 |
| McAllen, TX | $28,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for photographers.
| 22. Florida | $42,640 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $42,060 |
| 24. Nebraska | $41,920 |
| 25. Texas | $41,280 |
| 26. New Jersey | $40,520 |
| 27. Pennsylvania | $40,520 |
| 28. Montana | $39,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $19.85 ($41,280 a year).
Do photographers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $41,280 against $44,660 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Texas rank for photographer pay?
Texas ranks 25 of 49 states.
Which city in Texas pays photographers the most?
Corpus Christi, TX, with a median of $45,000 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.