Photographers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $41,090 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.75
10th percentile $32,670
90th percentile $75,690
Employed locally 140
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,670
    25th
    $35,120
    50th (median)
    $41,090
    75th
    $68,530
    90th
    $75,690

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 48% Median Photographers salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Photographers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $110,530
    Rochester, MN $78,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $75,070
    Bend, OR $72,760
    Springfield, MA $64,880
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,340

    Nearby metros — Photographers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $60,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,180
    Rochester, NY $43,880
    Kingston, NY $42,960
    Syracuse, NY $42,840
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $40,010

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $63,490
    Coaches and Scouts $45,210
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,640
    Graphic Designers $59,770
    Producers and Directors $74,260
    Editors $72,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Albany, NY is $19.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.25 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Albany, NY is 3.4% below the national median of $42,520. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Photographers in Albany?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $32,670 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,120.