Photographers Salary in Oregon
Photographers in Oregon earn a median of $53,630 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $53,630
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($44,660)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 510
Pay range in Oregon
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,010; the top 10% earn over $110,380. Nationally the range is $30,820 to $91,810.
States ranked near Oregon
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- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$98,540 median in Oregon
Photographers pay in Oregon
How much do photographers make in Oregon?
The median is $53,630 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,010 and the top 10% earn over $110,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oregon a good state for photographers?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 49 (+20% vs. the national median of $44,660). Living costs are not included.