The salary statistics and trend of photographers in the industry of performing arts companies 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 | $17,570 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $18,400 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $19,850 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $40,890 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $48,600 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for photographers in the industry of performing arts companies. 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 $48,600. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $19,850. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent photographers is $17,570.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of photographers in the industry of Performing Arts Companies from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $19,850 | 3.53% | -93.70% |
| 2015 | $19,150 | 1.83% | - |
| 2014 | $18,800 | -43.03% | - |
| 2013 | $26,890 | -42.99% | - |
| 2012 | $38,450 | - | - |
The average salaries of photographers in four 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.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events | |
| Amusement Parks and Arcades | |
| Performing Arts Companies | |
| Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters | |
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