How much does a Photographer make in Lawton, OK?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Photographer in Lawton, OK is $63,446. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $48,886 to a high of $82,852, with most professionals earning between $55,825 and $73,604.

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What is a Photographer?

A Photographer is responsible for capturing and creating visual images using various types of equipment, such as cameras and lighting. They work with clients to understand their needs and preferences, and then use their artistic and technical skills to produce high-quality photographs. Photographers may specialize in a particular area, such as portrait, wedding, fashion, or commercial photography, and may work in a studio or on location. They also edit and retouch images to enhance their quality and may be responsible for managing their own business, including marketing, client communication, and financial management. Overall, photographers play a crucial role in preserving memories, documenting events, and creating visual content for a wide range of purposes.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Photographer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Photographer in Lawton, OK. The base salary for Photographer ranges from $55,825 to $73,604 with the average base salary of $63,446. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,445 to $76,251 with the average total cash compensation of $64,733.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $63,446 $55,825 - $73,604
Bonus $1,287 $620 - $2,647
Total Pay $64,733 $56,445 - $76,251
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lawton, OK
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CITY, STATE Altus, OK AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,950 - $73,769 COMPARE TO Lawton, OK
CITY, STATE Norman, OK AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,876 - $78,945 COMPARE TO Lawton, OK
CITY, STATE Edmond, OK AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,074 - $79,206 COMPARE TO Lawton, OK
CITY, STATE Oklahoma City, OK AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,272 - $79,467 COMPARE TO Lawton, OK
CITY, STATE Denton, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,356 - $84,852 COMPARE TO Lawton, OK
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Biomedical Photographer LOCATION Lawton, OK MINIMUM SALARY $47,483 MAXIMUM SALARY $60,739
JOB TITLE Photographer, Scientific LOCATION Lawton, OK MINIMUM SALARY $36,798 MAXIMUM SALARY $56,725
JOB TITLE Photographer And Photographer Assistant LOCATION Lawton, OK MINIMUM SALARY $51,409 MAXIMUM SALARY $62,965
JOB TITLE Photographer II LOCATION Lawton, OK MINIMUM SALARY $49,328 MAXIMUM SALARY $65,171
JOB TITLE Photographer I LOCATION Lawton, OK MINIMUM SALARY $43,497 MAXIMUM SALARY $53,275
JOB TITLE Photographer III LOCATION Lawton, OK MINIMUM SALARY $64,150 MAXIMUM SALARY $84,566
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About Lawton, Oklahoma    Lawton is the fifth largest city in Oklahoma, located at 34°36′16″N 98°23′45″W / 34.60444°N 98.39583°W / 34.60444; -98.39583 (34.604444 N, 98.39583....More

Lawton, Oklahoma  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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