How much does a photographer make in Maryland?
$46,450a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in Maryland. That is $22.33 an hour or $3,871 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.33
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $46,450Highest 10%: $93,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $36,300 | $17.45 | |
| Median | $46,450 | $22.33 | |
| 75th | $81,180 | $39.03 | |
| 90th | $93,660 | $45.03 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $54,530 |
| Baltimore, MD | $46,170 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $43,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for photographers.
| 13. Maine | $46,680 |
| 14. Virginia | $46,550 |
| 15. Minnesota | $46,470 |
| 16. Maryland | $46,450 |
| 17. Hawaii | $45,960 |
| 18. Mississippi | $45,860 |
| 19. South Dakota | $45,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $22.33 ($46,450 a year).
Do photographers make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $46,450 against $44,660 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Maryland rank for photographer pay?
Maryland ranks 16 of 49 states.
Which city in Maryland pays photographers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $54,530 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.