Photographers Salary in Virginia
Photographers in Virginia earn a median of $46,550 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,550
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($44,660)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,580
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $91,060. Nationally the range is $30,820 to $91,810.
States ranked near Virginia
Similar jobs in Virginia
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,750 median in Virginia
- Floral Designers$37,350 median in Virginia
- Film and Video Editors$78,740 median in Virginia
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$61,940 median in Virginia
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$47,930 median in Virginia
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$81,510 median in Virginia
Photographers pay in Virginia
How much do photographers make in Virginia?
The median is $46,550 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $91,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for photographers?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 49 (+4% vs. the national median of $44,660). Living costs are not included.