Photographers Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $38,460 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.49
10th percentile $28,070
90th percentile $60,920
Employed locally 270
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,070
    25th
    $35,520
    50th (median)
    $38,460
    75th
    $50,610
    90th
    $60,920

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 50% Median Photographers salary is 50% 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
    Springfield, MA $64,880
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $60,940
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,270
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $57,550
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $56,340
    Minnesota $54,650

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$36,560
    Graphic Designers$63,270
    Public Relations Specialists$62,660
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$35,110
    Producers and Directors$49,520
    Audio and Video Technicians$57,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Indianapolis, IN is $18.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.54 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Indianapolis, IN is 9.5% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $28,070 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,520.