The salary statistics and trend of photographers in the industry of promoters of performing arts, sports, and similar events 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 | $26,950 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $30,540 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $43,700 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $49,320 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $52,440 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for photographers in the industry of promoters of performing arts, sports, and similar events. 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 $52,440. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $43,700. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent photographers is $26,950.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of photographers in the industry of Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events from 2012 to 2017. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $43,700 | -2.86% | -2.86% |
| 2016 | $44,950 | 0.00% | - |
| 2012 | $44,950 | - | - |
The average salaries of photographers in four industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018. 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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