How much does a photographer make in New York?
$60,050a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in New York. That is $28.87 an hour or $5,004 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.87
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,890Median: $60,050Highest 10%: $109,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,890 | $18.22 | |
| 25th | $43,080 | $20.71 | |
| Median | $60,050 | $28.87 | |
| 75th | $93,620 | $45.01 | |
| 90th | $109,500 | $52.63 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $60,050 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $58,050 |
| Albany, NY | $50,940 |
| Syracuse, NY | $49,560 |
| Kingston, NY | $42,960 |
| Rochester, NY | $42,260 |
| Buffalo, NY | $39,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for photographers.
| 1. District of Columbia | $111,000 |
| 2. New York | $60,050 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $57,990 |
| 4. Oregon | $53,630 |
| 5. Utah | $52,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $28.87 ($60,050 a year).
Do photographers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $60,050 against $44,660 nationally, 34% more.
Where does New York rank for photographer pay?
New York ranks 2 of 49 states.
Which city in New York 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.