Photographers Salary in Providence, RI-MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Median annual salary $49,770 +17.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.93
10th percentile $33,430
90th percentile $76,480
Employed locally 180
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,430
    25th
    $36,840
    50th (median)
    $49,770
    75th
    $65,650
    90th
    $76,480

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 58% Median Photographers salary is 42% 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
    Springfield, MA $64,880
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,340
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $60,940
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,910
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $57,800

    Related occupations in Providence, RI-MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$71,840
    Coaches and Scouts$47,650
    Graphic Designers$63,880
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,580
    Interior Designers$60,490
    Producers and Directors$74,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Providence?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Providence, RI-MA is $23.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.71 or more per hour.

    Is Providence above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Providence, RI-MA is 17.1% 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 Providence?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $33,430 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,840.