How much does a photographer make in Portland?
$47,720a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $22.94 an hour or $3,977 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.94
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,270Median: $47,720Highest 10%: $79,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,270 | $16.00 | |
| 25th | $33,890 | $16.29 | |
| Median | $47,720 | $22.94 | |
| 75th | $70,720 | $34.00 | |
| 90th | $79,490 | $38.22 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $78,160 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $74,480 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,330 |
| Graphic Designer | $67,650 |
| Interior Designer | $66,260 |
| Producer and Director | $63,090 |
| Broadcast Technician | $54,950 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $50,540 |
| News Analyst | $50,390 |
| Editor | $50,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $22.94 ($47,720 a year).
Do photographers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $47,720 against $44,660 nationally, 7% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $46,680, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for photographer pay?
41 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,490 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.