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.
25% below national average Updated in 2018
Photojournalist earnings by seniority
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)