Which State Pays Photographerss the Most?

If you're a Photographers, where you live matters a lot. The national median is $44,660/year, but state-level salaries vary dramatically.

Top Paying States

1. 1. District of Columbia: $110,970/year
2. 2. New York: $60,050/year
3. 3. Massachusetts: $57,990/year

Lowest Paying States

1. Arkansas: $32,810/year
2. Idaho: $33,320/year
3. Indiana: $35,960/year

That's a 238% gap between the highest and lowest paying states. Of course, cost of living matters too — a high salary in an expensive state might not go as far.

But here's the thing: even after adjusting for cost of living, some states still come out ahead. Check the best cities for Photographerss to see where your salary goes furthest.