Photographers Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $64,880 +52.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.19
10th percentile $37,400
90th percentile $98,690
Employed locally 70
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,400
    25th
    $47,500
    50th (median)
    $64,880
    75th
    $84,170
    90th
    $98,690

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 92% Median Photographers salary is 8% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,340
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $60,940

    Nearby metros — Photographers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,340
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,910
    Massachusetts $60,610
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $55,900
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $49,770
    Worcester, MA $48,880

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$45,440
    Graphic Designers$62,590
    Public Relations Specialists$66,260
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$39,130
    Editors$67,650
    Producers and Directors$72,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Springfield, MA is $31.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.82 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Springfield, MA is 52.6% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $37,400 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,500.