Photographers Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $42,840 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.60
10th percentile $31,340
90th percentile $77,900
Employed locally 50
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,340
    25th
    $34,160
    50th (median)
    $42,840
    75th
    $57,900
    90th
    $77,900

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $60,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,180
    Rochester, NY $43,880
    Kingston, NY $42,960
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $41,090
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $40,010

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $47,990
    Public Relations Specialists $63,760
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,910
    Graphic Designers $53,180
    Producers and Directors $71,550
    Editors $64,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Syracuse?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Syracuse, NY is $20.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.63 or more per hour.

    Is Syracuse above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Syracuse, NY is 0.8% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $31,340 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,160.