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Job outlook for photojournalist/editors in the United States
Are photojournalist/editor jobs in demand?
Photojournalist/editor job and salary trends over time
Photojournalist/editor jobs over time
Photojournalist/editor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 224 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 238 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 252 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 223 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 233 | 0.00% |
Average photojournalist/editor salary over time
Photojournalist/editor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,402 | $25.19 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $50,624 | $24.34 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | $49,171 | $23.64 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | $46,919 | $22.56 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | $45,072 | $21.67 | +4.0% |
Photojournalist/editor jobs by state
Most common states for photojournalist/editors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 87 | 13% |
| 2 | New York | 19,849,399 | 457 | 2% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 13 | 2% |
| 4 | California | 39,536,653 | 256 | 1% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 126 | 1% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 76 | 1% |
| 7 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 66 | 1% |
| 8 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 59 | 1% |
| 9 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 57 | 1% |
| 10 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 54 | 1% |
| 11 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 52 | 1% |
| 12 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 36 | 1% |
| 13 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 33 | 1% |
| 14 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 23 | 1% |
| 15 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 16 | 1% |
| 16 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 11 | 1% |
| 17 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 10 | 1% |
| 18 | Delaware | 961,939 | 9 | 1% |
| 19 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 8 | 1% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 6 | 1% |
Most common cities for photojournalist/editors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $62,511 |
Photojournalist/Editor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of photojournalist/editor experts
Furman University
California University of Pennsylvania
Professor Margaret Oakes
Professor of EnglishFurman University
English Language And Literature
What general advice would you give to a Photojournalist/Editor?
Professor Margaret Oakes: Understand that you should be looking at a salary mid-career, not right now. And look at the possibility for promotion in your place of work - a small family business will not be able to or be interested in promoting you to a leadership position, so think about if you will need to move up or out.
What will help Photojournalist/Editors increase their earning potential?
Professor Margaret Oakes: Our graduates have such a variety of careers with an English major that this is hard to answer. But perhaps this is the answer - English majors have such widely applicable skills that they need to be alert to how they can be applied almost anywhere, and be prepared to sell their skills to a potential employer.
What type of skills will young Photojournalist/Editors need?
Dr. Christina Fisanick: College graduates in 2021 and beyond, need all of the skills that English programs have to offer: critical thinking, effective communication, creativity, and flexibility. New hires need to be able to adapt to workplace changes quickly and with aplomb, which requires critical thinking and problem solving and the ability to communicate those solutions to a diverse audience clearly and effectively. Those skills are refined and practiced regularly in English programs.