The salary statistics and trend of photographers in the industry of specialized design services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare photographers salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $19,710 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $22,670 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $30,490 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $52,190 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $78,240 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for photographers in the industry of specialized design services. 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 $78,240. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $30,490. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent photographers is $19,710.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of photographers in the industry of Specialized Design Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $30,490 | -9.28% | -11.32% |
| 2016 | $33,320 | 10.38% | - |
| 2015 | $29,860 | -34.03% | - |
| 2014 | $40,020 | 12.87% | - |
| 2013 | $34,870 | 2.67% | - |
| 2012 | $33,940 | - | - |
The average salaries of photographers in 13 industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of photographers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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