Photographers pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for photographers is $19.48 an hour ($40,520 a year). About 1,460 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($44,660). New Jersey ranks 26th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for photographers in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.82 | $34,990 |
| 25% of workers | $17.50 | $36,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.48 | $40,520 |
| 75% of workers | $29.20 | $60,740 |
| 90% of workers | $44.13 | $91,780 |
Photographers pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $43,940 | 40 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $40,910 | 40 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for photographers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.7% over ten years, little or no change · about 10,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Graphic Designers | $73,790 |
| Art Directors | $129,200 |
| Writers and Authors | $81,590 |
| Prepress Technicians and Workers | $56,840 |
| Film and Video Editors | $82,890 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $71,040 |
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