Photographers Salary in Binghamton, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Binghamton, NY

Median annual salary $36,330 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.46
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $46,600
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $36,330
    50th (median)
    $36,330
    75th
    $36,330
    90th
    $46,600

    Binghamton economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 57% Median Photographers salary is 43% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $41,090

    Related occupations in Binghamton, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$51,520
    Public Relations Specialists$60,550
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$34,870
    Graphic Designers$50,810
    Producers and Directors$60,160
    Music Directors and Composers$40,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Binghamton?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Binghamton, NY is $17.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.41 or more per hour.

    Is Binghamton above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Binghamton, NY is 14.6% 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 Binghamton?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Binghamton, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,330.