How much does a photographer make in Pennsylvania?
$40,520a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in Pennsylvania. That is $19.48 an hour or $3,377 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.48
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,020Median: $40,520Highest 10%: $75,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,020 | $13.95 | |
| 25th | $34,040 | $16.37 | |
| Median | $40,520 | $19.48 | |
| 75th | $55,870 | $26.86 | |
| 90th | $75,100 | $36.11 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $43,750 |
| Scranton, PA | $43,060 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $42,530 |
| Reading, PA | $42,430 |
| York, PA | $40,240 |
| Lancaster, PA | $37,600 |
| Allentown, PA | $35,400 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $35,380 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $26,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for photographers.
| 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 |
| 30. Alaska | $39,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $19.48 ($40,520 a year).
Do photographers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $40,520 against $44,660 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for photographer pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 27 of 49 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays photographers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $43,750 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.