Photographers Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $48,250 +13.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.20
10th percentile $32,730
90th percentile $83,690
Employed locally 30
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,730
    25th
    $35,310
    50th (median)
    $48,250
    75th
    $81,790
    90th
    $83,690

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 50% Median Photographers salary is 50% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,310
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $39,140
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $35,860

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $78,420
    Coaches and Scouts $60,310
    Graphic Designers $63,030
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,180
    Editors $77,610
    Writers and Authors $80,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Trenton?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Trenton, NJ is $23.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.55 or more per hour.

    Is Trenton above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Trenton, NJ is 13.5% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $32,730 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,310.