Photographers Salary in Arizona
Photographers in Arizona earn a median of $36,970 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,970
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($44,660)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,360
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,080; the top 10% earn over $84,130. Nationally the range is $30,820 to $91,810.
States ranked near Arizona
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- Film and Video Editors$45,840 median in Arizona
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$42,240 median in Arizona
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$56,160 median in Arizona
Photographers pay in Arizona
How much do photographers make in Arizona?
The median is $36,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,080 and the top 10% earn over $84,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for photographers?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 49 (−17% vs. the national median of $44,660). Living costs are not included.