How much does a photographer make in New Jersey?
$40,520a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in New Jersey. That is $19.48 an hour or $3,377 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.48
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,990Median: $40,520Highest 10%: $91,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,990 | $16.82 | |
| 25th | $36,400 | $17.50 | |
| Median | $40,520 | $19.48 | |
| 75th | $60,740 | $29.20 | |
| 90th | $91,780 | $44.13 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $60,050 |
| Trenton, NJ | $43,940 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $43,750 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $40,910 |
| Allentown, PA | $35,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for photographers.
| 23. Wisconsin | $42,060 |
| 24. Nebraska | $41,920 |
| 25. Texas | $41,280 |
| 26. New Jersey | $40,520 |
| 27. Pennsylvania | $40,520 |
| 28. Montana | $39,900 |
| 29. Wyoming | $39,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $19.48 ($40,520 a year).
Do photographers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $40,520 against $44,660 nationally, 9% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for photographer pay?
New Jersey ranks 26 of 49 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays photographers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $60,050 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.