How much does a photographer make in Tyler?
$34,130a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Tyler, TX metro area. That is $16.41 an hour or $2,844 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.41
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 165 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,000Median: $34,130Highest 10%: $46,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,000 | $14.42 | |
| 25th | $34,130 | $16.41 | |
| Median | $34,130 | $16.41 | |
| 75th | $45,200 | $21.73 | |
| 90th | $46,680 | $22.44 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| Corpus Christi, TX | $45,000 |
| Dallas, TX | $43,970 |
| Houston, TX | $41,280 |
| Austin, TX | $38,970 |
| San Antonio, TX | $37,780 |
| El Paso, TX | $36,650 |
| Killeen, TX | $32,780 |
| McAllen, TX | $28,110 |
Related jobs in Tyler
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Public Relations Specialist | $59,500 |
| Graphic Designer | $44,850 |
| News Analyst | $43,160 |
| Producer and Director | $42,650 |
| Coach and Scout | $40,410 |
| Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer | $35,520 |
| Floral Designer | $30,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Tyler?
The median hourly pay in the Tyler, TX metro area is $16.41 ($34,130 a year).
Do photographers make more in Tyler than the national average?
No: $34,130 against $44,660 nationally, 24% less.
How does Tyler compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $41,280, so Tyler pays 17% less.
Where does Tyler rank for photographer pay?
165 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Tyler?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,680 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.