Photographers Salary in Reading, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reading, PA

Median annual salary $43,770 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.04
10th percentile $27,930
90th percentile $72,240
Employed locally 30
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,930
    25th
    $35,050
    50th (median)
    $43,770
    75th
    $60,240
    90th
    $72,240

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 56% Median Photographers salary is 44% 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
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $42,080
    Lancaster, PA $41,690

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,130
    Graphic Designers $49,540
    Public Relations Specialists $50,910
    Coaches and Scouts $49,550
    Audio and Video Technicians $49,160
    Floral Designers $35,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Reading?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Reading, PA is $21.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.90 or more per hour.

    Is Reading above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Reading, PA is 2.9% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $27,930 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,050.