50% of professionals earn between $13,000 - $58,000 USD
The median salary is $43,500
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The average salary for a Photographer in United States is USD 43,500 - USD 58,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 50,750 per year, based on 15,435 active job listings.
The cities with the most Photographer job opportunities in United States are New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, Houston. New York leads with 316 job openings.
Leading employers for Photographer roles in United States include Jostens, A Fare Extraordinaire.
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