Local Salary Data

Photographers Salary in San Mateo, CA

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$68,245
1 filings
DOL Median (San Mateo, CA)
$68,245
vs National
+54.7%
National: $44,117
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,274
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$68,245
+54.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$44,117
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Photographers in San Mateo, CA earns $68,245 in nominal terms, which is 54.7% above the national average of $44,117. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,274 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in San Mateo, CA

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
S and J PHOTO CREATION INC$68,2451

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Photographers make in San Mateo, CA?

The median Photographers salary in San Mateo, CA is $68,245 based on 1 DOL filings.

Is San Mateo, CA a good place to work as a Photographers?

A Photographers in San Mateo, CA earns 54.7% more than the national median of $44,117, or $49,274 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.