Photographers Salary in Maryland
Photographers in Maryland earn a median of $46,450 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,450
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($44,660)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 790
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $93,660. Nationally the range is $30,820 to $91,810.
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- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$36,420 median in Maryland
Photographers pay in Maryland
How much do photographers make in Maryland?
The median is $46,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $93,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for photographers?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 49 (+4% vs. the national median of $44,660). Living costs are not included.