Photographers Salary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 1,060 employed

Annual Mean

$70,220

$33.76/hr

Annual Median

$54,530

$26.22/hr

Bottom 10%

$35,440

$17.04/hr

Top 10%

$124,830

$60.01/hr

Location vs National Average

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

$70,220

Difference

+26.7% vs US avg

US National

$55,410

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$35,440	$17.04/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$41,460	$19.94/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$54,530	$26.22/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$92,360	$44.41/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$124,830	$60.01/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$35K

25th

$41K

Median

$55K

75th

$92K

90th

$125K

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV has a moderate number of Photographers positions (approximately 1,060), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, Photographers salaries range from $35,440 at the 10th percentile to $124,830 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $89,390 (164% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.