Photography businesses and photographers by state
| State | Photography studios and services (2023) | Photographers on payrolls (May 2025) | Median annual wage, photographers | Film and video editors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 384 | 960 | $48,050 | 450 |
| Oregon | 255 | 510 | $53,630 | 360 |
| Idaho | 97 | 190 | $33,320 | 100 |
| Nevada | 248 | 890 | $37,460 | 320 |
| Arkansas | 102 | 240 | $32,810 | 80 |
| Arizona | 323 | 1,360 | $36,970 | 350 |
| South Dakota | 54 | 190 | $45,330 | 30 |
| Pennsylvania | 474 | 1,870 | $40,520 | 850 |
| Texas | 1,118 | 4,330 | $41,280 | 1,040 |
| Indiana | 228 | 810 | $35,960 | 450 |
Sources: Census County Business Patterns 2023; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (photographers 27-4021; film and video editors 27-4032; wage-and-salary workers only, excluding the self-employed). BLS counts exclude self-employed photographers, who make up a large share of the field.
State insurance regulators
| State | State insurance regulator |
|---|---|
| Washington | Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner |
| Oregon | Oregon Division of Financial Regulation |
| Idaho | Idaho Department of Insurance |
| Nevada | Nevada Division of Insurance |
| Arkansas | Arkansas Insurance Department |
| Arizona | Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions |
| South Dakota | South Dakota Division of Insurance |
| Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania Insurance Department |
| Texas | Texas Department of Insurance |
| Indiana | Indiana Department of Insurance |
Regulators oversee insurance companies and agents in each state and handle consumer questions and complaints.
Coverage and guides
- Camera and gear insurance
- General liability for photographers
- Professional liability for photographers
- Wedding photographer insurance
- Commercial photography insurance
- Videographer insurance
- Drone photography insurance
- Venue certificates of insurance
- What affects photographer insurance cost
- Protecting gear from theft
- Photographer insurance application checklist
Last updated October 15, 2026 · How we research