Photographers Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $40,240 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.35
10th percentile $30,700
90th percentile $73,160
Employed locally 40
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,700
    25th
    $33,340
    50th (median)
    $40,240
    75th
    $53,260
    90th
    $73,160

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 49% Median Photographers salary is 51% 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 York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers$50,110
    Public Relations Specialists$60,560
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$33,920
    Coaches and Scouts$47,380
    Floral Designers$30,850
    Producers and Directors$63,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in York?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in York, PA is $19.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.18 or more per hour.

    Is York above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in York, PA is 5.4% 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 York?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $30,700 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,340.