Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators Salary by State
Also called: Photographic Process Workers
The national median pay for photographic process workers and processing machine operators is $40,610 a year. By state, it ranges from $29,050 in Tennessee to $57,760 in New York.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $30,090
- 25th percentile
- $35,170
- Median
- $40,610
- 75th percentile
- $50,150
- Top 10%
- $68,800
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 4,800 jobs.
Median pay in 29 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $57,760 | +42% | $39,490 | $106,470 | 400 |
| 2 | Virginia | $47,380 | +17% | $31,790 | $59,310 | 110 |
| 3 | California | $47,320 | +17% | $37,900 | $84,430 | 740 |
| 4 | Florida | $46,840 | +15% | $27,080 | $52,800 | 450 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $46,480 | +14% | $37,210 | $61,990 | 60 |
| 6 | Washington | $46,280 | +14% | $36,640 | $75,310 | 80 |
| 7 | Maryland | $45,600 | +12% | $36,130 | $76,370 | 200 |
| 8 | Iowa | $43,310 | +7% | $30,480 | $52,970 | 90 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $43,300 | +7% | $35,390 | $51,020 | 110 |
| 10 | Delaware | $42,220 | +4% | $40,140 | $42,220 | 30 |
| 11 | Oregon | $39,940 | −2% | $39,940 | $46,940 | 40 |
| 12 | Utah | $39,510 | −3% | $37,390 | $43,050 | 60 |
| 13 | Michigan | $38,610 | −5% | $32,120 | $51,540 | 150 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $38,400 | −5% | $36,880 | $85,530 | Not published |
| 15 | Illinois | $37,940 | −7% | $31,200 | $74,800 | Not published |
| 16 | Indiana | $37,670 | −7% | $31,840 | $54,690 | 240 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $37,460 | −8% | $34,010 | $47,130 | 80 |
| 18 | Kentucky | $37,430 | −8% | $27,480 | $45,920 | 120 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $37,340 | −8% | $30,890 | $48,300 | 160 |
| 20 | Arizona | $36,650 | −10% | $34,580 | $44,540 | Not published |
| 21 | Louisiana | $36,500 | −10% | $32,730 | $47,970 | 60 |
| 22 | Texas | $35,950 | −11% | $28,890 | $66,630 | 160 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $35,580 | −12% | $34,680 | $58,310 | 320 |
| 24 | Georgia | $34,790 | −14% | $24,810 | $139,830 | 50 |
| 25 | Missouri | $33,540 | −17% | $30,080 | $49,270 | 100 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $30,010 | −26% | $26,780 | $34,310 | 50 |
| 27 | Alabama | $29,850 | −26% | $27,510 | $46,090 | 40 |
| 28 | Ohio | $29,770 | −27% | $28,030 | $37,830 | 190 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $29,050 | −28% | $18,720 | $53,560 | 110 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators salary questions
Which state pays photographic process workers and processing machine operators the most?
New York, with a median of $57,760 a year (+42% vs. the national median of $40,610). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays photographic process workers and processing machine operators the least?
Tennessee, with a median of $29,050 a year (−28% vs. national).
Where do most photographic process workers and processing machine operators work?
California has the most jobs, about 740, with a median of $47,320.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.