SOC 51-9151 · May 2025 · United States
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators across the United States is $40,610 per year, measured over 4,800 jobs. The highest state median is in New York, at $57,760.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators
Pay for this occupation varies by 98.8% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New York pays $57,760 and Tennessee pays $29,050.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $57,760 | 400 | |
| 2 | Virginia | $47,380 | 110 | |
| 3 | California | $47,320 | 740 | |
| 4 | Florida | $46,840 | 450 | |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $46,480 | 60 | |
| 6 | Washington | $46,280 | 80 | |
| 7 | Maryland | $45,600 | 200 | |
| 8 | Iowa | $43,310 | 90 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | $43,300 | 110 | |
| 10 | Delaware | $42,220 | 30 |
States with the most Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 740 | $47,320 | |
| 2 | Florida | 450 | $46,840 | |
| 3 | New York | 400 | $57,760 | |
| 4 | North Carolina | 320 | $35,580 | |
| 5 | Indiana | 240 | $37,670 | |
| 6 | Maryland | 200 | $45,600 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 190 | $29,770 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 160 | $37,340 | |
| 9 | Texas | 160 | $35,950 | |
| 10 | Michigan | 150 | $38,610 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $60,320 | 50 |
| 2 | San Jose | $56,550 | — |
| 3 | San Francisco | $54,400 | 130 |
| 4 | New York | $52,000 | 390 |
| 5 | Miami | $50,740 | — |
| 6 | Los Angeles | $47,450 | 280 |
| 7 | Sacramento | $46,810 | 40 |
| 8 | Baltimore | $44,560 | 120 |
| 9 | Jacksonville | $43,490 | 40 |
| 10 | Riverside | $43,240 | 60 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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