Photographers Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $42,080 -1% vs national
Median hourly $20.23
10th percentile $29,640
90th percentile $78,040
Employed locally 90
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,640
    25th
    $34,410
    50th (median)
    $42,080
    75th
    $59,990
    90th
    $78,040

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 53% Median Photographers salary is 47% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,270
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $47,720
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $46,500
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,310
    Reading, PA $43,770
    Lancaster, PA $41,690

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $69,580
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,320
    Coaches and Scouts $48,870
    Graphic Designers $53,950
    Producers and Directors $74,670
    Editors $50,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Harrisburg, PA is $20.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.33 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Harrisburg, PA is 1% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $29,640 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,410.