Photographers Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $47,980 +12.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.07
10th percentile $32,640
90th percentile $65,620
Employed locally 120
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,640
    25th
    $42,310
    50th (median)
    $47,980
    75th
    $55,340
    90th
    $65,620

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 52% Median Photographers salary is 48% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $57,110
    New Haven, CT $49,920
    Connecticut $48,260
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $48,190
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $42,700

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$50,510
    Public Relations Specialists$85,690
    Technical Writers$125,760
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$39,970
    Graphic Designers$63,330
    Producers and Directors$69,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Hartford, CT is $23.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.31 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Hartford, CT is 12.8% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $32,640 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,310.