Photographers Salary in New Jersey

Photographers in New Jersey earn the most in Trenton (average $57,930 a year) and the least in Atlantic City ($55,760), across the 2 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the photographers average at $53,410 and the median at $40,520 for 1,460 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $55,410.

Photographers average salary by city in New Jersey

Trenton$57,930
Atlantic City$55,760

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Trenton	$57,930	$43,940	$37,720	$47,074	103
Atlantic City	$55,760	$40,910	$36,790	$45,450	99

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Photographers salary in other states

Photographers salary by city and state

More about pay in New Jersey

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-4021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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