SOC 27-4021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Photographers — Chambersburg
Chambersburg, PA · 8 metro areas compared
At $26,640, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Photographers, 40.3% beneath the national figure of $44,660.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $26,640, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Photographers, 40.3% beneath the national figure of $44,660. Pay ranges from under $26,640 at the tenth percentile to more than $50,290 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $26,640 to $42,750.
Within the state, Philadelphia records the highest median at $43,750. Of the 240 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 236th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,640 | −40.3% |
| 25th | $26,640 | −40.3% |
| Median (50th) | $26,640 | −40.3% |
| 75th | $42,750 | −4.3% |
| 90th | $50,290 | +12.6% |
| Mean | $37,270 | −16.5% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | $43,750 | 950 | |
| 2 | Scranton | $43,060 | 60 | |
| 3 | Pittsburgh | $42,530 | 290 | |
| 4 | Reading | $42,430 | 40 | |
| 5 | York | $40,240 | 40 | |
| 6 | Lancaster | $37,600 | 120 | |
| 7 | Allentown | $35,400 | 170 | |
| 8 | Harrisburg | $35,380 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Chambersburg run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $26,640 goes as far as $27,295 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 38.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$26,640as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$27,295US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $26,640 a year, 40.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $26,640 to $50,290 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Philadelphia, at $43,750.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Photographers in Chambersburg, PA?
The median annual wage is $26,640, or $12.81 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $44,660, so pay in Chambersburg, PA is 40.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Chambersburg, PA earns more than $50,290 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $26,640 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Philadelphia, at $43,750 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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