How much does a photographer make in Buffalo?
$39,190a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $18.84 an hour or $3,266 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.84
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 114 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,640Median: $39,190Highest 10%: $77,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,640 | $17.13 | |
| 25th | $36,460 | $17.53 | |
| Median | $39,190 | $18.84 | |
| 75th | $58,500 | $28.13 | |
| 90th | $77,340 | $37.18 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| New York, NY | $60,050 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $58,050 |
| Albany, NY | $50,940 |
| Syracuse, NY | $49,560 |
| Rochester, NY | $42,260 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $115,300 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $99,620 |
| Art Director | $95,770 |
| Broadcast Technician | $79,520 |
| Producer and Director | $79,450 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $78,360 |
| Technical Writer | $78,300 |
| Film and Video Editor | $73,130 |
| Editor | $71,520 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $69,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $18.84 ($39,190 a year).
Do photographers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
No: $39,190 against $44,660 nationally, 12% less.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $60,050, so Buffalo pays 35% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for photographer pay?
114 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,340 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.