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 7% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than cinematographers but more than museum conservators.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Cinematographer salary | $40K |
| Exhibit designer salary | $54K |
| Camera operator salary | $50K |
| Editor salary | $53K |
| Model maker salary | $53K |
| Photojournalist salary | $36K |
| Art therapist salary | $48K |
| Graphic designer salary | $46K |
| Content manager salary | $40K |
| Museum conservator salary | $43K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)