Photographers Salary in Texas
The median pay for a photographers in Texas is $36,760/year ($17.67/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $21K at the entry level to $61K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $37K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level photographers (10th percentile) start around $21K. Mid-career wages sit at $37K. Top earners bring in $61K or more, a $39K spread from bottom to top.
Photographers salary by metro in Texas
11 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock | $42K | +14% | 40 |
| Amarillo | $39K | +5% | 30 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $38K | +5% | 730 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $37K | +2% | 1,280 |
| El Paso | $37K | -0% | 70 |
| Corpus Christi | $36K | -2% | 40 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $36K | -2% | 300 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $36K | -3% | 470 |
| College Station-Bryan | $34K | -7% | 30 |
| Killeen-Temple | $34K | -8% | 100 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $28K | -24% | 80 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do photographers make in Texas?
The median is $36,760 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $21,150, and experienced photographers can clear $60,530. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $37K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,631/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 53.8% 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 Texas?
Texas 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 $40,179 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.