Photographers Salary in Bozeman, MT

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

Median annual salary $45,410 +6.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.83
10th percentile $25,630
90th percentile $120,640
Employed locally 60
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,630
    25th
    $28,270
    50th (median)
    $45,410
    75th
    $120,640
    90th
    $120,640

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 52% Median Photographers salary is 48% 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
    Billings, MT $36,590
    Binghamton, NY $36,330

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$61,650
    Interior Designers$57,600
    Coaches and Scouts$42,900
    Graphic Designers$61,260
    Producers and Directors$54,160
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$42,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Bozeman?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Bozeman, MT is $21.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.00 or more per hour.

    Is Bozeman above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Bozeman, MT is 6.8% above 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 Bozeman?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $25,630 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,270.