Photographers Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $41,600 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.00
10th percentile $30,140
90th percentile $78,660
Employed locally 30
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,140
    25th
    $33,850
    50th (median)
    $41,600
    75th
    $50,920
    90th
    $78,660

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 65% Median Photographers salary is 35% 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
    Reading, PA $43,770
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $42,080

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $52,540
    Coaches and Scouts $46,520
    Public Relations Specialists $48,060
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,280
    Producers and Directors $64,880
    Editors $59,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Scranton, PA is $20.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.48 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Scranton, PA is 2.2% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $30,140 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,850.