5 Highest Paying Countries for Photographers

4. United States

Average Salary: $64,410 

In the United States, the median photographer salary was $40,170 annually, or $19.31 per hour as of 2022. A high school diploma is typically sufficient, and no prior experience is required, but moderate on-the-job training is provided. The job outlook for photographers is positive, with a projected growth of 4% from 2022 to 2032, which is on par with the average for all occupations. This translates to an estimated 6,100 new job openings for photographers each year. California and Texas are the states with the highest employment levels for photographers whereas D.C. and Hawaii are the highest-paying states. The United States is also home to the highest-paid photographer in the world, Annie Leibovitz.