Photographers Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $63,340 +49% vs national
Median hourly $30.45
10th percentile $40,080
90th percentile $104,520
Employed locally 870
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,080
    25th
    $41,370
    50th (median)
    $63,340
    75th
    $99,550
    90th
    $104,520

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 56% Median Photographers salary is 44% 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
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $60,940

    Nearby metros — Photographers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Springfield, MA $64,880
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,910
    Massachusetts $60,610
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $55,900
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $49,770
    Worcester, MA $48,880

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $76,680
    Coaches and Scouts $48,430
    Graphic Designers $78,000
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $41,850
    Producers and Directors $79,910
    Editors $79,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Boston?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Boston, MA-NH is $30.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.50 or more per hour.

    Is Boston above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Boston, MA-NH is 49% above 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $40,080 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,370.