How much does an Editorial Photographer make in Boston, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Editorial Photographer in Boston, MA is $76,348. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $67,256 to $89,570, with most professionals earning between $58,978 and $101,608.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
67256
89570
76348

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
68200
91416
76845
What is the average salary for Editorial Photographer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Editorial Photographer in Boston, MA. The base salary for Editorial Photographer ranges from $67,256 to $89,570 with the average base salary of $76,348. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,200 to $91,416 with the average total cash compensation of $76,845.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $76,348 $67,256 - $89,570
Bonus $497 $945 - $1,846
Total Pay $76,845 $68,200 - $91,416
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Revere, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,256 - $89,570 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,256 - $89,570 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Malden, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,256 - $89,570 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,256 - $89,570 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,256 - $89,570 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,256 - $89,570 COMPARE TO Boston, MA 0%
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Photographer LOCATION Boston, MA MINIMUM SALARY $73,586 MAXIMUM SALARY $97,022
JOB TITLE Editorial Assistant LOCATION Boston, MA MINIMUM SALARY $53,708 MAXIMUM SALARY $66,910
JOB TITLE Editorial Manager LOCATION Boston, MA MINIMUM SALARY $106,391 MAXIMUM SALARY $133,965
JOB TITLE Editorial Director LOCATION Boston, MA MINIMUM SALARY $153,932 MAXIMUM SALARY $177,196
JOB TITLE Editorial Designer LOCATION Boston, MA MINIMUM SALARY $72,994 MAXIMUM SALARY $90,355
JOB TITLE Editorial Stylist LOCATION Boston, MA MINIMUM SALARY $62,558 MAXIMUM SALARY $87,503
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