How much does a photographer make in Boston?
$55,020a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $26.45 an hour or $4,585 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.45
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,870Median: $55,020Highest 10%: $119,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,870 | $17.73 | |
| 25th | $42,480 | $20.42 | |
| Median | $55,020 | $26.45 | |
| 75th | $98,500 | $47.36 | |
| 90th | $119,600 | $57.50 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| Worcester, MA | $50,170 |
| Providence, RI | $50,060 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $151,800 |
| Technical Writer | $111,800 |
| Fashion Designer | $106,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $102,500 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $92,100 |
| Film and Video Editor | $88,910 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $86,470 |
| Editor | $86,410 |
| Writer and Author | $85,260 |
| Producer and Director | $83,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $26.45 ($55,020 a year).
Do photographers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $55,020 against $44,660 nationally, 23% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $57,990, so Boston pays 5% less.
Where does Boston rank for photographer pay?
13 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $119,600 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.