How much does a photographer make in Rochester?
$42,260a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $20.32 an hour or $3,522 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.32
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 92 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,400Median: $42,260Highest 10%: $78,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,400 | $16.54 | |
| 25th | $35,000 | $16.83 | |
| Median | $42,260 | $20.32 | |
| 75th | $63,170 | $30.37 | |
| 90th | $78,280 | $37.63 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| New York, NY | $60,050 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $58,050 |
| Albany, NY | $50,940 |
| Syracuse, NY | $49,560 |
| Buffalo, NY | $39,190 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $102,100 |
| Musician and Singer | $97,470 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $87,570 |
| Music Director and Composer | $84,130 |
| Producer and Director | $83,030 |
| Technical Writer | $78,370 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $77,770 |
| Camera Operator | $76,700 |
| Editor | $76,620 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $71,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $20.32 ($42,260 a year).
Do photographers make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $42,260 against $44,660 nationally, 5% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $60,050, so Rochester pays 30% less.
Where does Rochester rank for photographer pay?
92 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,280 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.