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Photographer Salary in Little Rock, Arkansas

Updated 2026-04-06BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$32,939/ year

Median Photographer in Little Rock, AR

$18,827
10th
$22,960
25th
$32,939
Median
$46,739
75th
$57,022
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$32,939
Total compensation (est.)
$37,880
Bonus range
$1,400 – $6,840
Mean salary
$34,915

How This Compares

Little Rock, AR median
$32,939
Arkansas median
$40,973-19.6%
National median
$40,170-18.0%

Cost of living in Little Rock is 0% below the national average. Salary of $32,939 here is equivalent to $32,939 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$23,716-28.0%
3-5 years
$29,974-9.0%
6-10 years
$36,892+12.0%
10+ years
$45,456+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$28,986-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$32,939
Enterprise (5,000+)
$38,868+18.0%

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Photographer Salaries in Nearby Cities

Fort Smith, AR$40,170/yr
Fayetteville, AR$40,170/yr

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Social Media Manager$113,759/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$16/hr
Monthly gross$2,745/mo
25th percentile$22,960/yr
75th percentile$46,739/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Arkansas Unemployment

Dec 2025

4.2%+0.10

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Photographer salary in Little Rock?

The median Photographer salary in Little Rock is $32,939 per year, with a range from $22,960 at the 25th percentile to $46,739 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Photographer pay in Little Rock compare to the national average?

Photographer salaries in Little Rock are 18% below the national median of $40,170. After adjusting for Little Rock's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $32,939 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Photographer salaries in Little Rock?

In Little Rock, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Photographer roles start around $18,827, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $57,022 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Little Rock a good place for Photographer jobs?

Little Rock offers a Photographer median of $32,939, which is 18% below the US median of $40,170. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Little Rock is 0% cheaper than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Photographer salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Photographer in Little Rock is $46,739, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.