SOC 27-4021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Photographers — Panama City
Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Photographers in Panama City, FL is $46,410 per year, close to the national median of $44,660 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Photographers in Panama City, FL is $46,410 per year, close to the national median of $44,660 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $30,630 and $62,180. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $29,120 and the ninetieth at $79,470.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Miami records the highest median at $49,980. Of the 302 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 185th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,120 | −34.8% |
| 25th | $30,630 | −31.4% |
| Median (50th) | $46,410 | +3.9% |
| 75th | $62,180 | +39.2% |
| 90th | $79,470 | +77.9% |
| Mean | $50,380 | +12.8% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | $49,980 | 1,470 | |
| 2 | Naples | $49,760 | 40 | |
| 3 | Pensacola | $47,920 | 40 | |
| 4 | Lakeland | $47,870 | 40 | |
| 5 | Jacksonville | $46,540 | 380 | |
| 6 | Cape Coral | $45,380 | 210 | |
| 7 | Tampa | $44,530 | 450 | |
| 8 | North Port | $40,580 | 130 | |
| 9 | Deltona | $39,260 | 50 | |
| 10 | Palm Bay | $38,320 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Panama City run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $46,410 buys what $44,884 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,884US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,410 a year, 3.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,120 to $79,470 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Miami, at $49,980.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Photographers in Panama City, FL?
The median annual wage is $46,410, or $22.31 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $44,660, so pay in Panama City, FL is 3.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Panama City, FL earns more than $79,470 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,120 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Miami, at $49,980 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Panama City, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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