Photographers Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • New York
Photographers in New York earn a median salary of $42,833 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +0.7% vs the national median of $42,520. An estimated 4,190 photographers are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $35,280 to $60,270 depending on location.
$42,833
Avg median salary in New York
$60,270
Highest paying metro
$35,280
Lowest paying metro
4,190
Employed in New York
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Photographers salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $60,270 | $39,690 | $93,200 | 3,690 |
| Rochester, NY | $43,880 | $34,450 | $60,070 | 90 |
| Kingston, NY | $42,960 | $38,230 | $56,730 | 30 |
| Syracuse, NY | $42,840 | $34,160 | $57,900 | 50 |
| Albany, NY | $41,090 | $35,120 | $68,530 | 140 |
| Buffalo, NY | $40,010 | $36,030 | $51,550 | 130 |
| Binghamton, NY | $36,330 | $36,330 | $36,330 | — |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $35,280 | $34,360 | $54,190 | 60 |