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Photographers Salary in New Hampshire

The median pay for a photographers in New Hampshire is $48,180/year ($23.16/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $21K at the entry level to $73K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$48K
Median annual
$23.16/hr
Hourly rate
$21K
Entry level (10th %)
$73K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $48K get you in New Hampshire?

Take-home$3,396/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$2,127/mo
Rent burden62.6% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$48,180/yr
After rent$1,269/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, New Hampshire

Bar chart showing Photographers salary percentiles in New Hampshire: 10th percentile $20,890, 25th percentile $37,430, median $48,180, 75th percentile $69,260, 90th percentile $72,800. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$21K25th$37KMedian$48K75th$69K90th$73K
Bar chart showing Photographers salary percentiles in New Hampshire: 10th percentile $20,890, 25th percentile $37,430, median $48,180, 75th percentile $69,260, 90th percentile $72,800. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level photographers (10th percentile) start around $21K. Mid-career wages sit at $48K.Top earners bring in $73K or more - a $52K spread from bottom to top.

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Photographers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
District of Columbia$111K+160%270
Massachusetts$61K+43%1,170
New York$58K+36%3,620
Oregon$56K+31%570
Minnesota$55K+29%530
New Jersey$51K+19%1,280
California$51K+19%7,300
Delaware$50K+18%250
Rhode Island$50K+17%160
Louisiana$50K+17%410
Connecticut$48K+13%490
New Hampshire$48K+13%180
Utah$48K+12%650
Hawaii$45K+7%450
Maryland$45K+6%870

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Frequently asked questions

How much do photographers make in New Hampshire?

The median is $48,180 a year - that works out to about $23.16 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $20,890, and experienced photographers can clear $72,800. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $48K enough to live in New Hampshire?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,396/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $2,127/month (median of metro areas), which eats 62.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a photographers salary go in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median photographers salary is worth about $48,180 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do photographers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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