Director of Photography Salary in Houston, TX

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Director of Photography in Houston, TX is $113,464. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $91,282 to a high of $141,865, with most professionals earning between $101,853 and $128,330.

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Average Salary Range for Director of Photography in Houston, TX

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What is the average salary for Director of Photography in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Director of Photography in Houston, TX. The base salary for Director of Photography ranges from $101,853 to $128,330 with the average base salary of $113,464. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $108,841 to $141,952 with the average total cash compensation of $122,805.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $113,464 $101,853 - $128,330
Bonus $9,341 $6,988 - $13,622
Total Pay $122,805 $108,841 - $141,952
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Director of Photography Salary Near Houston, TX

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Pasadena, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,475 - $127,854 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,475 - $127,854 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,455 - $124,049 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,649 - $121,773 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $94,506 - $119,074 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Austin, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,026 - $127,289 COMPARE TO Houston, TX
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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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