How much does a photographer make in Tucson?
$43,360a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $20.85 an hour or $3,613 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.85
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 82 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,800Median: $43,360Highest 10%: $79,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,800 | $14.81 | |
| 25th | $32,810 | $15.77 | |
| Median | $43,360 | $20.85 | |
| 75th | $67,290 | $32.35 | |
| 90th | $79,160 | $38.06 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| Phoenix, AZ | $36,970 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Media and Communication Worker | $79,640 |
| Technical Writer | $75,070 |
| Art Director | $74,510 |
| Producer and Director | $64,530 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $61,630 |
| Editor | $59,420 |
| Interior Designer | $58,110 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $57,920 |
| Graphic Designer | $57,710 |
| Broadcast Technician | $49,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $20.85 ($43,360 a year).
Do photographers make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $43,360 against $44,660 nationally, 3% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $36,970, so Tucson pays 17% more.
Where does Tucson rank for photographer pay?
82 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,160 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.