As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Wedding Photographer in Coachella, CA is $64,412, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,239 weekly, or $5,368 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Wedding Photographer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Wedding Photographer in Coachella, CA vary widely, spanning from $47,707 to $77,101. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($55,668) and 75th percentile ($71,054), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,101 per year. This $15,386 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Early Childhood Education, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Coachella Wedding Photographer often earn 8.5% higher than national averages. However, Coachella currently ranks 312 statewide for Wedding Photographer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Wedding Photographer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Wedding Photographer Salary $47,707 Coachella, CA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Wedding Photographer Salary $55,668 Coachella, CA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Wedding Photographer Salary $64,412 Coachella, CA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Wedding Photographer Salary $71,054 Coachella, CA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Wedding Photographer Salary $77,101 Coachella, CA August 01, 2026
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What is a Wedding Photographer ?

Wedding photography is the photography of activities relating to weddings. It encompasses photographs of the couple before marriage (for announcements, portrait displays, or thank you cards) as well as coverage of the wedding and reception (sometimes referred to as the wedding breakfast in non-US countries). It is a major branch of commercial photography, supporting many specialists....

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    Photographer I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Wedding Photographer

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Photographer III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Wedding Photographer in Coachella, CA. The base salary for Wedding Photographer ranges from $55,668 to $71,054 with the average base salary of $64,412. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,168 to $83,942 with the average total cash compensation of $71,262.
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About Coachella, California    Coachella (/koʊˈtʃɛlə/, /koʊ.əˈtʃɛlə/) is a city in Riverside County, California; it is the easternmost city in the region collectively known as the C....More

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