Photographers Salary in New Mexico
Photographers in New Mexico earn a median of $48,090 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,090
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($44,660)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,800; the top 10% earn over $79,780. Nationally the range is $30,820 to $91,810.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs in New Mexico
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,550 median in New Mexico
- Floral Designers$33,870 median in New Mexico
- Film and Video Editors$49,400 median in New Mexico
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$46,200 median in New Mexico
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$63,090 median in New Mexico
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$37,750 median in New Mexico
Photographers pay in New Mexico
How much do photographers make in New Mexico?
The median is $48,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,800 and the top 10% earn over $79,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for photographers?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 49 (+8% vs. the national median of $44,660). Living costs are not included.