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Photographers Hourly Wage in Oregon (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

The median hourly wage for Photographers in Oregon is $25.78/hour, based on 2025 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2025 • Oregon hourly wage data • Updated 2026-05-19

Entry-Level (P10)
$17.79
/hour
Median (P50)
$25.78
/hour
Senior (P90)
$53.07
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$53,630
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Oregon vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$17.79
National: $14.32
+24.2%
Median (P50)
$25.78
National: $21.12
+22.1%
Senior (P90)
$53.07
National: $39.22
+35.3%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $17.79 $712 $3084 $37,010
Q1 (P25) $20.46 $818 $3547 $42,560
Median (P50) $25.78 $1031 $4469 $53,630
Q3 (P75) $38.79 $1552 $6723 $80,680
Senior (P90) $53.07 $2123 $9198 $110,380

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Photographers

#1
$53.35
$53.35/hr
+152.6%
#2
$28.87
$28.87/hr
+36.7%
#3
$27.88
$27.88/hr
+32.0%
#4
$25.78
$25.78/hr
+22.1%
#5
$25.07
$25.07/hr
+18.7%
#6
$24.09
$24.09/hr
+14.1%
#7
$23.94
$23.94/hr
+13.4%
#8
$23.12
$23.12/hr
+9.5%
#9
$23.1
$23.1/hr
+9.4%
#10
$23.0
$23.0/hr
+8.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Photographers in Oregon?

The median hourly wage for Photographers in Oregon is $25.78/hour (2025 BLS data). This equals approximately $53,630.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Oregon Photographers hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Photographers in Oregon is $25.78/hr compared to the national average of $21.12/hr — higher by $4.66/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Photographers in Oregon?

Entry-level Photographers professionals in Oregon earn approximately $17.79/hour (10th percentile), which equals $37,010.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $53.07/hour.

How much does a senior Photographers make per hour in Oregon?

Senior-level Photographers professionals in Oregon (90th percentile) earn approximately $53.07/hour, or $110,380.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2025. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Photographers (SOC 274021) in Oregon.

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