Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators Salary (2025)
Based on 4,800 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $30,090 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $35,170 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $40,610 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $50,150 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $68,800 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$30K
25th
$35K
Median
$41K
75th
$50K
90th
$69K
Highest Paying States for Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| New York | $67,440 |
| California | $55,580 |
| Washington | $53,980 |
| Maryland | $53,310 |
| Georgia | $49,570 |
| Wisconsin | $47,910 |
| Massachusetts | $46,450 |
| Virginia | $45,940 |
| Delaware | $43,940 |
| Illinois | $43,480 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New York at an average of $67,440 per year, while Illinois has an average of $43,480 — a difference of $23,960. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4,800 workers were employed as Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operatorss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Production Occupations. The annual mean wage of $46,050 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 51-9151