Photographers in Hawaii
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While jobs for Photographers in Hawaii are decreasing, those who do work in these jobs get paid higher than average.
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Employment for Photographers in Hawaii is expected to decrease.
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Photographers in Hawaii earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Photographers Work in Hawaii?
In 2018, there were 450 Photographers working in the state.
There were 410 Photographers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 40 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 570 Photographers working in it, which means Hawaii has fewer Photographers than average.
Job Projections for Hawaii
Jobs for Photographers in this state are declining at a rate of 10.2% which is a faster decline than the nationwide estimated projection of -5.6%.
Hawaii Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 90 annual job openings, and a total of 1,230 jobs for Hawaii Photographers in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 10,300 annual jobs and 139,000 total jobs in 2026.
What do Photographers Make in Hawaii?
In 2018 wages for Photographers ranged from $21,020 to $72,050 with $38,610 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $10.11 to $34.64. The median hourly rate was $18.56.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $13.72 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $4.84.
The median salary in Hawaii is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Hawaii Metros for Photographers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Photographers.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu, HI | 360 | $41,480 |
| Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI | 80 | $34,570 |
Top States for Photographers Employment
The table below shows the states where most Photographers work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6,060 | $46,790 |
| Florida | 4,480 | $28,880 |
| New York | 4,090 | $43,210 |
| Texas | 3,070 | $28,100 |
| Illinois | 2,600 | $31,460 |
| Ohio | 1,880 | $29,920 |
| Georgia | 1,850 | $36,670 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,740 | $30,260 |
| North Carolina | 1,450 | $26,400 |
| New Jersey | 1,400 | $27,570 |
| Michigan | 1,330 | $0 |
| Missouri | 1,220 | $28,830 |
| Massachusetts | 1,220 | $46,770 |
| Wisconsin | 1,070 | $29,360 |
| Washington | 1,030 | $44,180 |
| Arizona | 1,020 | $27,310 |
| Virginia | 860 | $32,820 |
| Tennessee | 810 | $28,530 |
| Indiana | 800 | $31,990 |
| Nevada | 770 | $29,820 |
Below are the states where Photographers get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $84,720 |
| Rhode Island | $55,990 |
| Minnesota | $47,810 |
| California | $46,790 |
| Massachusetts | $46,770 |
| Washington | $44,180 |
| Mississippi | $43,330 |
| Vermont | $43,230 |
| New York | $43,210 |
| Alaska | $42,160 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Jorge Royan under License
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