Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators Salary in U.S. (2024)
The median pay for a photographic process workers and processing machine operators in U.S. is $40,100/year ($19.28/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $69K for experienced workers.
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AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
So what does $40K get you in U.S.?
About photographic process workers and processing machine operators
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.
Entry-level photographic process workers and processing machine operators (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $40K.Top earners bring in $69K or more - a $38K spread from bottom to top.
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $72K | +80% | 340 |
| Washington | $52K | +29% | 70 |
| Michigan | $52K | +29% | 720 |
| Maryland | $51K | +27% | 120 |
| Ohio | $50K | +25% | 30 |
| California | $46K | +14% | 940 |
| Wisconsin | $45K | +12% | 90 |
| New Jersey | $41K | +3% | 90 |
| Utah | $40K | +0% | 110 |
| Kentucky | $39K | -3% | 60 |
| Oregon | $39K | -4% | 60 |
| Texas | $38K | -5% | 190 |
| Missouri | $37K | -7% | N/A |
| Massachusetts | $37K | -7% | N/A |
| Virginia | $36K | -9% | 130 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do photographic process workers and processing machine operators make in U.S.?
The median is $40,100 a year - that works out to about $19.28 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,840, and experienced photographic process workers and processing machine operators can clear $69,290. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $40K enough to live in U.S.?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,855/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 49.5% 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 photographic process workers and processing machine operators salary go in U.S.?
U.S. 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 photographic process workers and processing machine operators salary is worth about $40,100 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do photographic process workers and processing machine operators 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.