Photographers Salary in California

Median Salary

$47,840

per year

Hourly Rate

$23.00

per hour

Employment

7,980

in California

vs. National Avg

+7.1%

National: $44,660

📊 Compared to the national median of $44,660, California pays 7.1% MORE for Photographers positions.

Purchasing Power

$43,216

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

57%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$36,470

25th

$38,410

Median

$47,840

75th

$72,100

90th

$125,490

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).