BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Photographers in California earn between $36,470 and $125,490, with a mean of $70,040. The national average for this role is $55,004.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $70,040 |
| National Average | $55,004 |
| District of Columbia | $104,630 |
| New York | $71,710 |
| Massachusetts | $71,300 |
| Oregon | $69,290 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.