DOL Median (Texas)
$42,897
vs National
-2.8%
National: $44,117BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,275
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$42,897
-2.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$44,117
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Photographers in Texas earns $42,897 in nominal terms, which is 2.8% below the national average of $44,117. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,275 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Texas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The Dallas Morning News, Inc. | $51,468 | 1 |
| HOUSTON CHRONICLE | $48,000 | 1 |
| HEARST NEWSPAPERS LLC | $46,500 | 2 |
| Jin Kim Studio LLC | $36,000 | 1 |
| K-Town Management, LLC | $28,268 | 2 |
| Ana Maria Medina | N/A | 2 |
| NEWS NET, LLC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Photographers make in Texas?
The median Photographers salary in Texas is $42,897 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a Photographers?
A Photographers in Texas earns 2.8% less than the national median of $44,117, or $46,275 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.