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Photographer Salary in California (2025)
Estimated pay for Photographers working in California, based on national median adjusted for local cost of living.
$55,000
Annual in CA
$26.4/hr
Hourly Rate
$4,583
Monthly
$1,058
Weekly
California vs. National Median
$55,000
California
$40,170
National Median
+$14,830 (+37%) vs. national
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