How much does a photographic process worker and processing machine operator make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $19.52 an hour or $3,384 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.52
- Average (mean)
- $46,050
- Jobs
- 4,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,090 | $14.47 | |
| 25th | $35,170 | $16.91 | |
| Median | $40,610 | $19.52 | |
| 75th | $50,150 | $24.11 | |
| 90th | $68,800 | $33.08 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New York | $57,760 |
| Virginia | $47,380 |
| California | $47,320 |
| Florida | $46,840 |
| Wisconsin | $46,480 |
| Washington | $46,280 |
| Maryland | $45,600 |
| Iowa | $43,310 |
| New Jersey | $43,300 |
| Delaware | $42,220 |
| Oregon | $39,940 |
| Utah | $39,510 |
| Michigan | $38,610 |
| Massachusetts | $38,400 |
| Illinois | $37,940 |
| Indiana | $37,670 |
| Connecticut | $37,460 |
| Kentucky | $37,430 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,340 |
| Arizona | $36,650 |
| Louisiana | $36,500 |
| Texas | $35,950 |
| North Carolina | $35,580 |
| Georgia | $34,790 |
| Missouri | $33,540 |
| South Carolina | $30,010 |
| Alabama | $29,850 |
| Ohio | $29,770 |
| Tennessee | $29,050 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $60,320 |
| San Jose, CA | $56,550 |
| San Francisco, CA | $54,400 |
| New York, NY | $52,000 |
| Miami, FL | $50,740 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,450 |
| Sacramento, CA | $46,810 |
| Baltimore, MD | $44,560 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $43,490 |
| Riverside, CA | $43,240 |
| Charlotte, NC | $43,100 |
| Washington, DC | $41,280 |
| St. Louis, MO | $39,070 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $38,860 |
| Detroit, MI | $38,650 |
In other countries
Photographic Process Worker and Processing Machine Operator belongs to the international group "Photographic products machine operators".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$43,220
- Painting$41,600
- Coating$48,250
- Semiconductor Processing Technician$51,430
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$50,690
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$68,120
- Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator and Tender$46,460
- Cleaning$43,530
- Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operator and Tender$41,330
- Etcher and Engraver$43,310
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographic process worker and processing machine operator make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $19.52 ($40,610 a year).
How much does a photographic process worker and processing machine operator make a month?
About $3,384 a month before tax, based on a median of $40,610 a year.
How much does a photographic process worker and processing machine operator make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,090 or less a year ($14.47 an hour); the top 10% make $68,800 or more.
Which state pays photographic process worker and processing machine operators the most?
New York, with a median of $57,760 a year, followed by Virginia ($47,380) and California ($47,320).
Which city pays photographic process worker and processing machine operators the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $60,320 a year.
How many photographic process worker and processing machine operators are there in the United States?
About 4,800 people work as photographic process worker and processing machine operators.
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.