The salary statistics of photographers in the industry sector of information are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare photographers salaries in different industries within the information sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $23,470 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $31,180 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $45,510 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $66,520 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $92,660 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for photographers in the industry sector of information. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) photographers is $92,660. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $45,510. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid photographers is $23,470.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of photographers in the industry sector of information from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $45,510 | 0.97% | 14.48% |
| 2017 | $45,070 | -0.53% | - |
| 2016 | $45,310 | 5.23% | - |
| 2015 | $42,940 | 4.31% | - |
| 2014 | $41,090 | 1.61% | - |
| 2013 | $40,430 | 3.73% | - |
| 2012 | $38,920 | - | - |
The average salaries of photographers in one industries in the information sector are shown below. For detailed photographers salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Telecommunications | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].