How much does a photographer make in Providence?
$50,060a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $24.07 an hour or $4,172 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.07
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,600Median: $50,060Highest 10%: $78,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,600 | $16.63 | |
| 25th | $35,250 | $16.95 | |
| Median | $50,060 | $24.07 | |
| 75th | $61,100 | $29.38 | |
| 90th | $78,430 | $37.71 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $93,220 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $92,250 |
| Technical Writer | $92,240 |
| Art Director | $81,820 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $80,040 |
| Film and Video Editor | $79,810 |
| Producer and Director | $78,530 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $77,210 |
| Editor | $76,180 |
| Writer and Author | $70,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $24.07 ($50,060 a year).
Do photographers make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $50,060 against $44,660 nationally, 12% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $37,300, so Providence pays 34% more.
Where does Providence rank for photographer pay?
28 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,430 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.