How much does a photographer make in Baltimore?
$46,170a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $22.20 an hour or $3,848 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.20
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $46,170Highest 10%: $86,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $36,030 | $17.32 | |
| Median | $46,170 | $22.20 | |
| 75th | $69,120 | $33.23 | |
| 90th | $86,930 | $41.79 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| Washington, DC | $54,530 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $43,750 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Artist and Related Worker | $132,600 |
| Technical Writer | $102,100 |
| Art Director | $97,460 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $90,050 |
| Musician and Singer | $90,040 |
| Writer and Author | $87,020 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $83,200 |
| Producer and Director | $80,850 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,280 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $79,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $22.20 ($46,170 a year).
Do photographers make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $46,170 against $44,660 nationally, 3% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $46,450, so Baltimore pays 1% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for photographer pay?
55 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,930 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.