Photographers pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,880 or more. The middle half of photographers in San Juan earn between $27,970 and $41,120.
- $25K10th
- $28K25th
- $37KMedian
- $41K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,250 | $3,021 | $17.43 |
| Median | $37,360 | $3,113 | $17.96 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $27,970 | $2,331 | $13.45 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $41,120 | $3,427 | $19.77 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Photographers pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Photographers in San Juan earn 3% more than the Puerto Rico average ($35,150) and 35% less than the U.S. average ($55,410). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $44,660.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $36,250 | $37,360 | $24,580 | $48,880 | 80 |
| Puerto Rico | $35,150 | $34,060 | $23,040 | $48,880 | 90 |
| United States | $55,410 | $44,660 | $30,820 | $91,810 | 51,760 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is San Juan a good place for photographers? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Photographers salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$58,140
- Port St. Lucie, FL$47,360
- Naples, FL$55,470
- Palm Bay, FL$45,510
- Fort Myers, FL$49,710
- Orlando, FL$45,420
Highest-paying cities for photographers
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($83,790).
- San Francisco, CA$83,790
- San Jose, CA$75,490
- Los Angeles, CA$73,520
- Santa Rosa, CA$72,250
- Santa Maria, CA$72,200
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Photographers salary in San Juan: questions
How much do photographers make an hour in San Juan?
$17.43 an hour on average, and $17.96 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level photographers salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $27,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do photographers earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 35% less than the U.S. average for this job ($55,410).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-4021; area San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.34, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.34).
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