Photographers Salary in Pennsylvania
Photographers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $40,520 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $40,520
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($44,660)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,870
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,020; the top 10% earn over $75,100. Nationally the range is $30,820 to $91,810.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
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- Craft Artists$41,600 median in Pennsylvania
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$54,880 median in Pennsylvania
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$54,270 median in Pennsylvania
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$36,790 median in Pennsylvania
Photographers pay in Pennsylvania
How much do photographers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $40,520 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,020 and the top 10% earn over $75,100. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for photographers?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 49 (−9% vs. the national median of $44,660). Living costs are not included.