The salary statistics and trend of photographers in the industry of performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare photographers salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $19,250 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $25,730 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $34,830 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $50,410 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $75,150 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for photographers in the industry of performing arts, spectator sports, and related industries. 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 $75,150. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $34,830. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent photographers is $19,250.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of photographers in the industry of Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $34,830 | -12.23% | 3.22% |
| 2016 | $39,090 | 0.05% | - |
| 2015 | $39,070 | -1.15% | - |
| 2014 | $39,520 | 2.38% | - |
| 2013 | $38,580 | 12.62% | - |
| 2012 | $33,710 | - | - |
The average salaries of photographers in eleven industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation 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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