How much does a Photographer make in Brownsville, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Photographer in Brownsville, TX is $64,645. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $49,810 to a high of $84,419, with most professionals earning between $56,880 and $74,996.

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What is a Photographer?

A Photographer is responsible for capturing and creating visual images using various types of equipment, such as cameras and lighting. They work with clients to understand their needs and preferences, and then use their artistic and technical skills to produce high-quality photographs. Photographers may specialize in a particular area, such as portrait, wedding, fashion, or commercial photography, and may work in a studio or on location. They also edit and retouch images to enhance their quality and may be responsible for managing their own business, including marketing, client communication, and financial management. Overall, photographers play a crucial role in preserving memories, documenting events, and creating visual content for a wide range of purposes.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
56880
74996
64645

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
57512
77693
65957
What is the average salary for Photographer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Photographer in Brownsville, TX. The base salary for Photographer ranges from $56,880 to $74,996 with the average base salary of $64,645. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,512 to $77,693 with the average total cash compensation of $65,957.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $64,645 $56,880 - $74,996
Bonus $1,311 $632 - $2,697
Total Pay $65,957 $57,512 - $77,693
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Brownsville, TX
CITY, STATE Harlingen, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,973 - $75,117 COMPARE TO Brownsville, TX
CITY, STATE Mcallen, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,742 - $74,813 COMPARE TO Brownsville, TX
CITY, STATE Corpus Christi, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,928 - $81,651 COMPARE TO Brownsville, TX
CITY, STATE Laredo, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,807 - $77,536 COMPARE TO Brownsville, TX
CITY, STATE San Antonio, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,439 - $81,007 COMPARE TO Brownsville, TX
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,616 - $86,513 COMPARE TO Brownsville, TX
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Biomedical Photographer LOCATION Brownsville, TX MINIMUM SALARY $48,381 MAXIMUM SALARY $61,888
JOB TITLE Photographer, Scientific LOCATION Brownsville, TX MINIMUM SALARY $37,494 MAXIMUM SALARY $57,798
JOB TITLE Photographer And Photographer Assistant LOCATION Brownsville, TX MINIMUM SALARY $51,409 MAXIMUM SALARY $62,965
JOB TITLE Photographer II LOCATION Brownsville, TX MINIMUM SALARY $50,261 MAXIMUM SALARY $66,403
JOB TITLE Photographer I LOCATION Brownsville, TX MINIMUM SALARY $44,320 MAXIMUM SALARY $54,282
JOB TITLE Photographer III LOCATION Brownsville, TX MINIMUM SALARY $65,363 MAXIMUM SALARY $86,165
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About Brownsville, Texas    Brownsville is one of the southernmost cities in the contiguous United States; only a handful of municipalities in Florida's Miami-Dade and Monroe cou....More

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