Photographers Salary in North Carolina
Photographers in North Carolina earn a median of $37,120 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,120
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($44,660)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,130
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,330; the top 10% earn over $76,060. Nationally the range is $30,820 to $91,810.
States ranked near North Carolina
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- Film and Video Editors$60,020 median in North Carolina
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$55,420 median in North Carolina
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$38,410 median in North Carolina
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$88,350 median in North Carolina
Photographers pay in North Carolina
How much do photographers make in North Carolina?
The median is $37,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,330 and the top 10% earn over $76,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for photographers?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 49 (−17% vs. the national median of $44,660). Living costs are not included.