How much does a photographer make in Rhode Island?
$37,300a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in Rhode Island. That is $17.93 an hour or $3,108 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.93
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,600Median: $37,300Highest 10%: $76,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,600 | $16.63 | |
| 25th | $35,080 | $16.87 | |
| Median | $37,300 | $17.93 | |
| 75th | $57,850 | $27.81 | |
| 90th | $76,810 | $36.93 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $50,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for photographers.
| 36. Kansas | $37,790 |
| 37. Nevada | $37,460 |
| 38. North Dakota | $37,410 |
| 39. Rhode Island | $37,300 |
| 40. North Carolina | $37,120 |
| 41. Arizona | $36,970 |
| 42. Louisiana | $36,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $17.93 ($37,300 a year).
Do photographers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $37,300 against $44,660 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for photographer pay?
Rhode Island ranks 39 of 49 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays photographers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $50,060 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.