Photographers Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Iowa
Photographers in Iowa earn a median salary of $32,555 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -23.4% vs the national median of $42,520. An estimated 240 photographers are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $20,890 to $37,720 depending on location.
$32,555
Avg median salary in Iowa
$37,720
Highest paying metro
$20,890
Lowest paying metro
240
Employed in Iowa
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inPhotographers salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $37,720 | $29,250 | $43,460 | 50 |
| Des Moines, IA | $36,460 | $20,610 | $63,100 | 100 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $35,150 | $29,120 | $41,590 | 40 |
| Southeast Iowa | $20,890 | $15,080 | $37,280 | 50 |