How much does a photographer make in Worcester?
$50,170a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Worcester, MA metro area. That is $24.12 an hour or $4,181 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.12
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,880Median: $50,170Highest 10%: $103,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,880 | $19.17 | |
| 25th | $40,320 | $19.38 | |
| Median | $50,170 | $24.12 | |
| 75th | $78,700 | $37.84 | |
| 90th | $103,500 | $49.77 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| Boston, MA | $55,020 |
| Providence, RI | $50,060 |
Related jobs in Worcester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $131,200 |
| Technical Writer | $98,020 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $93,680 |
| Writer and Author | $80,490 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $76,970 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $75,610 |
| Editor | $73,950 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $72,750 |
| Producer and Director | $69,270 |
| Graphic Designer | $66,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Worcester?
The median hourly pay in the Worcester, MA metro area is $24.12 ($50,170 a year).
Do photographers make more in Worcester than the national average?
Yes: $50,170 against $44,660 nationally, 12% more.
How does Worcester compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $57,990, so Worcester pays 13% less.
Where does Worcester rank for photographer pay?
27 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Worcester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,500 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.