How much does a Photographer make in Burlington, VT?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Photographer in Burlington, VT is $75,743. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $58,362 to a high of $98,912, with most professionals earning between $66,645 and $87,870.

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What is a Photographer?

A Photographer is responsible for capturing and creating visual images using various types of equipment, such as cameras and lighting. They work with clients to understand their needs and preferences, and then use their artistic and technical skills to produce high-quality photographs. Photographers may specialize in a particular area, such as portrait, wedding, fashion, or commercial photography, and may work in a studio or on location. They also edit and retouch images to enhance their quality and may be responsible for managing their own business, including marketing, client communication, and financial management. Overall, photographers play a crucial role in preserving memories, documenting events, and creating visual content for a wide range of purposes.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Photographer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Photographer in Burlington, VT. The base salary for Photographer ranges from $66,645 to $87,870 with the average base salary of $75,743. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,386 to $91,031 with the average total cash compensation of $77,280.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $75,743 $66,645 - $87,870
Bonus $1,537 $741 - $3,160
Total Pay $77,280 $67,386 - $91,031
* 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 Burlington, VT
CITY, STATE South Burlington, VT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,645 - $87,870 COMPARE TO Burlington, VT 0%
CITY, STATE Colchester, VT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,645 - $87,870 COMPARE TO Burlington, VT 0%
CITY, STATE Essex Junction, VT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,645 - $87,870 COMPARE TO Burlington, VT 0%
CITY, STATE Williston, VT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,645 - $87,870 COMPARE TO Burlington, VT 0%
CITY, STATE Essex, VT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,645 - $87,870 COMPARE TO Burlington, VT 0%
CITY, STATE Montpelier, VT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,051 - $87,087 COMPARE TO Burlington, VT
See salaries for Photographer in locations close to Burlington, VT. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Biomedical Photographer LOCATION Burlington, VT MINIMUM SALARY $56,687 MAXIMUM SALARY $72,512
JOB TITLE Photographer, Scientific LOCATION Burlington, VT MINIMUM SALARY $43,930 MAXIMUM SALARY $67,720
JOB TITLE Photographer And Photographer Assistant LOCATION Burlington, VT MINIMUM SALARY $51,409 MAXIMUM SALARY $62,965
JOB TITLE Photographer II LOCATION Burlington, VT MINIMUM SALARY $58,890 MAXIMUM SALARY $77,803
JOB TITLE Photographer I LOCATION Burlington, VT MINIMUM SALARY $51,928 MAXIMUM SALARY $63,601
JOB TITLE Photographer III LOCATION Burlington, VT MINIMUM SALARY $76,584 MAXIMUM SALARY $100,957
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About Burlington, Vermont    Burlington is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Vermont and the seat of Chittenden County. It is located 45 miles (72 km) south of the Canad....More

Burlington, Vermont  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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