Photographers Salary in Worcester, MA

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

Median annual salary $48,880 +15% vs national
Median hourly $23.50
10th percentile $38,280
90th percentile $97,730
Employed locally 100
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,280
    25th
    $38,360
    50th (median)
    $48,880
    75th
    $95,540
    90th
    $97,730

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 52% Median Photographers salary is 48% 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
    Springfield, MA $64,880
    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

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $46,460
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $40,040
    Public Relations Specialists $73,820
    Graphic Designers $65,590
    Interpreters and Translators $57,260
    Producers and Directors $76,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Worcester?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Worcester, MA is $23.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.77 or more per hour.

    Is Worcester above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Worcester, MA is 15% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $38,280 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,360.