Photographers pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for photographers is $19.48 an hour ($40,520 a year). About 1,870 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($44,660). Pennsylvania ranks 27th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for photographers in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.95 | $29,020 |
| 25% of workers | $16.36 | $34,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.48 | $40,520 |
| 75% of workers | $26.86 | $55,870 |
| 90% of workers | $36.11 | $75,100 |
Photographers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $43,750 | 950 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $43,060 | 60 |
| Pittsburgh | $42,530 | 290 |
| Reading | $42,430 | 40 |
| York-Hanover | $40,240 | 40 |
| Lancaster | $37,600 | 120 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $35,400 | 170 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $35,380 | 80 |
| Chambersburg | $26,640 | 0 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Graphic Designers | $60,730 |
| Art Directors | $97,450 |
| Writers and Authors | $77,410 |
| Prepress Technicians and Workers | $49,100 |
| Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film | $51,760 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $56,890 |
| Broadcast Technicians | $80,470 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other | $75,600 |
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