Photographers Salary in California
Ranked #4 of 49 · CA
26.4% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $70,040 ≈ $34/hr
Median annual salary $47,840
Employment 7,980
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,470P25 $38,410 Median $47,840P75 $72,100P90 $125,490
About 80% of photographerss in California earn between $36,470 and $125,490. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean photographers salary in California is $70,040, about 26.4% above the U.S. average ($55,410). That works out to roughly $34/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $58,840 | $83,790 | 880 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $56,220 | $56,240 | 60 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $55,220 | $72,200 | 60 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $52,470 | $75,490 | 210 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $50,500 | $72,250 | 60 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $48,790 | $59,300 | 40 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $47,840 | $73,520 | 4,290 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $46,620 | $52,250 | 40 |