Photographers Salary in Kiryas Joel, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY

Median annual salary $35,280 -17% vs national
Median hourly $16.96
10th percentile $34,070
90th percentile $86,650
Employed locally 60
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,070
    25th
    $34,360
    50th (median)
    $35,280
    75th
    $54,190
    90th
    $86,650

    Kiryas Joel economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,912 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 36% Median Photographers salary is 64% 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 Kiryas Joel, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$52,480
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,360
    Public Relations Specialists$68,670
    Graphic Designers$60,070
    Producers and Directors$75,390
    Audio and Video Technicians$46,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Kiryas Joel?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Kiryas Joel, NY is $16.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.81 or more per hour.

    Is Kiryas Joel above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Kiryas Joel, NY is 17% 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 Kiryas Joel?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $34,070 per year in Kiryas Joel, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,360.