Photographers Salary in Rhode Island
Photographers in Rhode Island earn a median of $37,300 a year, −16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,300
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($44,660)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 220
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,600; the top 10% earn over $76,810. Nationally the range is $30,820 to $91,810.
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Photographers pay in Rhode Island
How much do photographers make in Rhode Island?
The median is $37,300 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,600 and the top 10% earn over $76,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for photographers?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 49 (−16% vs. the national median of $44,660). Living costs are not included.