Photographers Salary in Alabama
Photographers in Alabama earn a median of $36,130 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,130
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($44,660)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 530
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $24,590; the top 10% earn over $72,550. Nationally the range is $30,820 to $91,810.
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Photographers pay in Alabama
How much do photographers make in Alabama?
The median is $36,130 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $24,590 and the top 10% earn over $72,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for photographers?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 49 (−19% vs. the national median of $44,660). Living costs are not included.