Occupation ยท SOC 27-4021
Photographers: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of photographers can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 51,230 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $42,520 ($20.44 an hour).
US employment
51,230
Median annual wage
$42,520
Mean annual wage
$55,650
Median hourly wage
$20.44
Education and training
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Job zone
3
Medium preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- District of Columbia$110,530
- Massachusetts$60,610
- New York$57,700
- Oregon$55,640
- Minnesota$54,650
Top 5 after cost of living
- District of Columbia$100,570
- Massachusetts$57,310
- Louisiana$56,390
- Minnesota$55,410
- Oregon$53,830
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $60,560 | $18,040 (+42.4%) | 3 | Bachelor's degree |
| Graphic Designers | $61,300 | $18,780 (+44.2%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $99,800 | $57,280 (+134.7%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Art Directors | $111,040 | $68,520 (+161.1%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Prepress Technicians and Workers | $47,300 | $4,780 (+11.2%) | 3 | Postsecondary nondegree award |
| Film and Video Editors | $70,980 | $28,460 (+66.9%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California7,300
- 2. Florida4,450
- 3. Texas3,780
- 4. New York3,620
- 5. Illinois2,530
- 6. Pennsylvania2,000
- 7. Ohio1,970
- 8. Georgia1,950
- 9. North Carolina1,620
- 10. Virginia1,360
States that pay the most
- 1. District of Columbia$110,530
- 2. Massachusetts$60,610
- 3. New York$57,700
- 4. Oregon$55,640
- 5. Minnesota$54,650
- 6. New Jersey$50,760
- 7. California$50,610
- 8. Delaware$50,040
- 9. Rhode Island$49,770
- 10. Louisiana$49,740
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
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