How much does a photographer make in Connecticut?
$49,790a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in Connecticut. That is $23.94 an hour or $4,149 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.94
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,010Median: $49,790Highest 10%: $79,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,010 | $16.35 | |
| 25th | $44,300 | $21.30 | |
| Median | $49,790 | $23.94 | |
| 75th | $69,730 | $33.52 | |
| 90th | $79,880 | $38.40 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $54,260 |
| Hartford, CT | $51,410 |
| New Haven, CT | $51,000 |
| Norwich, CT | $46,880 |
| Waterbury, CT | $46,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for photographers.
| 4. Oregon | $53,630 |
| 5. Utah | $52,140 |
| 6. Delaware | $50,100 |
| 7. Connecticut | $49,790 |
| 8. New Mexico | $48,090 |
| 9. Washington | $48,050 |
| 10. California | $47,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $23.94 ($49,790 a year).
Do photographers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $49,790 against $44,660 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for photographer pay?
Connecticut ranks 7 of 49 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays photographers the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $54,260 a year.
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.