How much does a photographer make in New York?
$60,050a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $28.87 an hour or $5,004 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.87
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 3,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,750Median: $60,050Highest 10%: $110,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,750 | $18.15 | |
| 25th | $41,560 | $19.98 | |
| Median | $60,050 | $28.87 | |
| 75th | $93,750 | $45.07 | |
| 90th | $110,400 | $53.07 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $58,050 |
| Albany, NY | $50,940 |
| Syracuse, NY | $49,560 |
| Rochester, NY | $42,260 |
| Buffalo, NY | $39,190 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Choreographer | $170,800 |
| Art Director | $143,000 |
| Musician and Singer | $137,900 |
| Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey | $124,800 |
| Technical Writer | $111,100 |
| Producer and Director | $108,500 |
| Film and Video Editor | $104,600 |
| Editor | $102,100 |
| News Analyst | $101,700 |
| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $100,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area 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.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $60,050, so New York pays 0% more.
Where does New York rank for photographer pay?
5 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $110,400 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.