Photographers Salary in Florida
The median pay for a photographers in Florida is $38,230/year ($18.38/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $93K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $38K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level photographers (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $38K. Top earners bring in $93K or more, a $63K spread from bottom to top.
Photographers salary by metro in Florida
15 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $48K | +25% | 1,140 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $46K | +20% | 70 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $43K | +12% | 120 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $42K | +9% | 1,210 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $40K | +6% | 40 |
| Jacksonville | $38K | -0% | 270 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $38K | -0% | 40 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $37K | -2% | 140 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $37K | -3% | 640 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $36K | -7% | 40 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $35K | -9% | 40 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $34K | -10% | 60 |
| Gainesville | $34K | -11% | 50 |
| Tallahassee | $33K | -14% | 100 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $31K | -18% | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do photographers make in Florida?
The median is $38,230 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,840, and experienced photographers can clear $92,660. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $38K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,730/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 60.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a photographers salary go in Florida?
Florida has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median photographers salary is worth about $38,781 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do photographers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.