How much does a photographer make in Syracuse?
$49,560a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $23.83 an hour or $4,130 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.83
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,510Median: $49,560Highest 10%: $76,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,510 | $17.07 | |
| 25th | $40,440 | $19.44 | |
| Median | $49,560 | $23.83 | |
| 75th | $64,980 | $31.24 | |
| 90th | $76,190 | $36.63 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| New York, NY | $60,050 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $58,050 |
| Albany, NY | $50,940 |
| Rochester, NY | $42,260 |
| Buffalo, NY | $39,190 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Music Director and Composer | $140,200 |
| Art Director | $118,600 |
| Technical Writer | $84,520 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $81,650 |
| Producer and Director | $79,680 |
| Writer and Author | $71,520 |
| Editor | $69,190 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $64,110 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $61,610 |
| Coach and Scout | $60,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $23.83 ($49,560 a year).
Do photographers make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $49,560 against $44,660 nationally, 11% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $60,050, so Syracuse pays 17% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for photographer pay?
32 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,190 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.