Photographers Salary in New York
Photographers in New York earn a median of $60,050 a year, +34% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,050
- vs. U.S. median
- +34% ($44,660)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,650
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,890; the top 10% earn over $109,470. Nationally the range is $30,820 to $91,810.
States ranked near New York
Similar jobs in New York
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- Craft Artists$49,020 median in New York
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- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$78,870 median in New York
Photographers pay in New York
How much do photographers make in New York?
The median is $60,050 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,890 and the top 10% earn over $109,470. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for photographers?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 49 (+34% vs. the national median of $44,660). Living costs are not included.