Photographers Salary in Billings, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Billings, MT

Median annual salary $36,590 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.59
10th percentile $21,960
90th percentile $113,250
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,960
    25th
    $28,990
    50th (median)
    $36,590
    75th
    $76,600
    90th
    $113,250

    Billings economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,599 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 49% Median Photographers salary is 51% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Photographers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $110,530
    Rochester, MN $78,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $75,070
    Bend, OR $72,760
    Springfield, MA $64,880
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,340

    Nearby metros — Photographers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bozeman, MT $45,410
    Binghamton, NY $36,330

    Related occupations in Billings, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $30,300
    Public Relations Specialists $56,230
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,360
    Graphic Designers $57,420
    Interior Designers $57,650
    Producers and Directors $44,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Billings?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Billings, MT is $17.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.16 or more per hour.

    Is Billings above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Billings, MT is 13.9% below the national median of $42,520. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Photographers in Billings?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $21,960 per year in Billings, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,990.