How much does a photographer make in Albany?
$50,940a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $24.49 an hour or $4,245 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.49
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,620Median: $50,940Highest 10%: $79,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,620 | $17.13 | |
| 25th | $39,680 | $19.08 | |
| Median | $50,940 | $24.49 | |
| 75th | $79,200 | $38.08 | |
| 90th | $79,560 | $38.25 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| New York, NY | $60,050 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $58,050 |
| Syracuse, NY | $49,560 |
| Rochester, NY | $42,260 |
| Buffalo, NY | $39,190 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $111,900 |
| Art Director | $101,300 |
| Technical Writer | $90,500 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $84,080 |
| Producer and Director | $78,810 |
| Writer and Author | $78,050 |
| Editor | $77,570 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $69,470 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,240 |
| Media and Communication Worker | $67,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $24.49 ($50,940 a year).
Do photographers make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $50,940 against $44,660 nationally, 14% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $60,050, so Albany pays 15% less.
Where does Albany rank for photographer pay?
23 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,560 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.