Photographers Salary in Connecticut
Photographers in Connecticut earn a median of $49,790 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,790
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($44,660)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,010; the top 10% earn over $79,880. Nationally the range is $30,820 to $91,810.
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Photographers pay in Connecticut
How much do photographers make in Connecticut?
The median is $49,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,010 and the top 10% earn over $79,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for photographers?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 49 (+11% vs. the national median of $44,660). Living costs are not included.