Photographers Salary in Texas
Photographers in Texas earn a median of $41,280 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $41,280
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($44,660)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 4,330
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $24,910; the top 10% earn over $62,720. Nationally the range is $30,820 to $91,810.
States ranked near Texas
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- Film and Video Editors$61,220 median in Texas
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$47,590 median in Texas
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$49,650 median in Texas
Photographers pay in Texas
How much do photographers make in Texas?
The median is $41,280 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $24,910 and the top 10% earn over $62,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for photographers?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 49 (−8% vs. the national median of $44,660). Living costs are not included.