Photographers Hourly Wage in Connecticut (2024)

The median hourly wage for Photographers in Connecticut is $25.16/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 • Connecticut hourly wage data • Updated 2026-04-06

Entry-Level (P10)
$17.52
/hour
Median (P50)
$25.16
/hour
Senior (P90)
$38.92
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$52,340
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Connecticut vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$17.52
National: $13.6
+28.8%
Median (P50)
$25.16
National: $20.29
+24.0%
Senior (P90)
$38.92
National: $36.93
+5.4%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $17.52 $701 $3037 $36,440
Q1 (P25) $20.98 $839 $3637 $43,640
Median (P50) $25.16 $1006 $4362 $52,340
Q3 (P75) $28.62 $1145 $4960 $59,520
Senior (P90) $38.92 $1557 $6746 $80,950

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Photographers

#1
$37.37
$37.37/hr
+84.2%
#2
$31.12
$31.12/hr
+53.4%
#3
$29.99
$29.99/hr
+47.8%
#4
$29.25
$29.25/hr
+44.2%
#5
$25.16
$25.16/hr
+24.0%
#6
$24.42
$24.42/hr
+20.4%
#7
$24.03
$24.03/hr
+18.4%
#8
$23.82
$23.82/hr
+17.4%
#9
$23.75
$23.75/hr
+17.1%
#10
$23.36
$23.36/hr
+15.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Photographers in Connecticut?

The median hourly wage for Photographers in Connecticut is $25.16/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $52,340.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Connecticut Photographers hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Photographers in Connecticut is $25.16/hr compared to the national average of $20.29/hr — higher by $4.87/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Photographers in Connecticut?

Entry-level Photographers professionals in Connecticut earn approximately $17.52/hour (10th percentile), which equals $36,440.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $38.92/hour.

How much does a senior Photographers make per hour in Connecticut?

Senior-level Photographers professionals in Connecticut (90th percentile) earn approximately $38.92/hour, or $80,950.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Photographers (SOC 274021) in Connecticut.

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