Photographers Salary in Washington
Photographers in Washington earn a median of $48,050 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $48,050
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($44,660)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 960
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,440; the top 10% earn over $83,200. Nationally the range is $30,820 to $91,810.
States ranked near Washington
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- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$60,380 median in Washington
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$72,430 median in Washington
Photographers pay in Washington
How much do photographers make in Washington?
The median is $48,050 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,440 and the top 10% earn over $83,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for photographers?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 49 (+8% vs. the national median of $44,660). Living costs are not included.