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Photographer Salary in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

The median photographer salary in Winston-Salem, NC is $34,572 per year, which is 14% below the national median and 6.5% below the North Carolina state average.

City Median
$34,572
vs State Avg
$-2,412
vs National
$-5,628
Cost of Living
86%

Photographer Salary in Winston-Salem by Experience

In Winston-Salem, an entry-level photographer earns around $22,360, while experienced professionals earn up to $64,500 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$22,360
$-3,640 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$36,120
$-5,880 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$64,500
$-10,500 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Winston-Salem, NC

Percentile Winston-Salem
10th Percentile $20,640
25th Percentile $25,800
Median (50th) $34,572
75th Percentile $49,880
90th Percentile $70,520

Photographer Salary in Other North Carolina Cities

Charlotte, NC
$39,396
Pop. 874,579
Raleigh, NC
$39,396
Pop. 467,665
Durham, NC
$38,190
Pop. 283,506
Greensboro, NC
$35,376
Pop. 299,035

How to Become a Photographer in Winston-Salem

Education

Most photographer positions require a high school diploma. Winston-Salem and the surrounding North Carolina area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

PhotographyLightroom/PhotoshopLightingCompositionPhoto EditingClient Management

Job Outlook

Nationally, photographer employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Winston-Salem may vary based on local industry and population growth.