Photographers Salary in Bridgeport, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

Median annual salary $57,110 +34.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.46
10th percentile $43,320
90th percentile $109,520
Employed locally 90
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,320
    25th
    $46,300
    50th (median)
    $57,110
    75th
    $63,950
    90th
    $109,520

    Bridgeport economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $111,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 51% Median Photographers salary is 49% 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
    District of Columbia $110,530
    New Haven, CT $49,920
    Connecticut $48,260
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $48,190
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $47,980
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $42,700

    Related occupations in Bridgeport, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$57,950
    Graphic Designers$75,220
    Producers and Directors$95,540
    Editors$84,930
    Public Relations Specialists$84,080
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$43,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Bridgeport?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Bridgeport, CT is $27.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.11 or more per hour.

    Is Bridgeport above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Bridgeport, CT is 34.3% 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 Bridgeport?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $43,320 per year in Bridgeport, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,300.