The average wage for a photojournalist in the United States is around $17.17 per hour.
Avg Wage
Photojournalists earn an average hourly wage of $17.17.
Salaries typically start from $13.08 per hour and go up to $36.86 per hour.
24% below national average Updated in 2018
Photojournalist earnings by seniority
Top-level photojournalist earnings begin at:
$36.86 per hour
$76,662 per year
Senior-level photojournalist earnings begin at:
$23.50 per hour
$48,886 per year
Mid-level photojournalist earnings begin at:
$17.17 per hour
$35,706 per year
Junior-level photojournalist earnings begin at:
$14.27 per hour
$29,679 per year
Starting level photojournalist earnings begin at:
$13.08 per hour
$27,212 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
How do photojournalist salaries compare to similar careers?
Photojournalists earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than exhibit designers but more than sculptors.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Exhibit designer salary | $54K |
| Camera operator salary | $50K |
| Editor salary | $53K |
| Interior designer salary | $52K |
| Model maker salary | $53K |
| Photojournalist salary | $36K |
| Graphic designer salary | $46K |
| Content manager salary | $40K |
| Museum conservator salary | $43K |
| Sculptor salary | $30K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)