How much does a photo retoucher make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $3,384 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $2,897
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $61,990 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $59,870 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $59,250 |
| 8. Sweden estimate | $41,580 |
| 9. United States | $40,610 |
| 10. Finland estimate | $36,700 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $344 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Chemical products plant and machine operators$56,560
- Miners$59,170
- Stone planer$46,380
- Rig driller$57,170
- Stone fabricator$48,830
- Metal caster$49,830
- Metal filer$47,330
- Cure operator$50,980
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| New York | $57,760 |
| Virginia | $47,380 |
| California | $47,320 |
| Florida | $46,840 |
| Wisconsin | $46,480 |
| Washington | $46,280 |
| Maryland | $45,600 |
| Iowa | $43,310 |
| New Jersey | $43,300 |
| Delaware | $42,220 |
See all 29 states
| Oregon | $39,940 |
| Utah | $39,510 |
| Michigan | $38,610 |
| Massachusetts | $38,400 |
| Illinois | $37,940 |
| Indiana | $37,670 |
| Connecticut | $37,460 |
| Kentucky | $37,430 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,340 |
| Arizona | $36,650 |
| Louisiana | $36,500 |
| Texas | $35,950 |
| North Carolina | $35,580 |
| Georgia | $34,790 |
| Missouri | $33,540 |
| South Carolina | $30,010 |
| Alabama | $29,850 |
| Ohio | $29,770 |
| Tennessee | $29,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photo retoucher make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $3,384 a month, $40,610 a year.
How much does a photo retoucher make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $30,090 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $68,800.
Which country pays a photo retoucher the most?
Germany, with a median of $46,580 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a photo retoucher the most?
New York, with a median of $57,760 a year.
Does a photo retoucher make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $46,580 a year against $40,610 in the United States, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a photo retoucher or a miners?
A miners: $59,170 a year against $40,610 for a photo retoucher, 1.5 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate