Photographers Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $40,090 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $19.27
10th percentile $19,810
90th percentile $46,050
Employed locally 30
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,810
    25th
    $30,280
    50th (median)
    $40,090
    75th
    $43,250
    90th
    $46,050

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 64% Median Photographers salary is 36% 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
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $45,450
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $44,420
    Kentucky $42,000
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $35,810

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,920
    Coaches and Scouts $32,480
    Public Relations Specialists $46,720
    Graphic Designers $47,490
    Producers and Directors $46,380
    Audio and Video Technicians $32,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Bowling Green?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Bowling Green, KY is $19.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.80 or more per hour.

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Bowling Green, KY is 5.7% 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $19,810 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,280.