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Photographers average salary by city in Texas
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waco | $46,990 | $44,300 | $35,950 | $39,936 | 93 |
| Dallas | $45,480 | $43,970 | $35,770 | $38,723 | 103 |
| Houston | $44,940 | $41,280 | $36,330 | $38,289 | 99 |
| Corpus Christi | $43,530 | $45,000 | $35,120 | $37,156 | 93 |
| Lubbock | $43,210 | $44,230 | $35,570 | $36,899 | 91 |
| San Antonio | $42,330 | $37,780 | $34,840 | $36,192 | 95 |
| Austin | $41,590 | $38,970 | $26,120 | $35,598 | 98 |
| Beaumont | $40,980 | $41,840 | $35,940 | $35,107 | 90 |
| El Paso | $40,400 | $36,650 | $31,430 | $34,641 | 90 |
| Tyler | $38,410 | $34,130 | $34,130 | $33,042 | 92 |
| Killeen | $37,140 | $32,780 | $27,850 | $32,022 | 91 |
| McAllen | $32,360 | $28,110 | $24,770 | $28,181 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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