Photographers Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $33,520 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.12
10th percentile $21,790
90th percentile $48,220
Employed locally 40
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,790
    25th
    $29,690
    50th (median)
    $33,520
    75th
    $39,090
    90th
    $48,220

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $40,850
    Public Relations Specialists $50,510
    Graphic Designers $41,600
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $34,430
    Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys $33,870
    Editors $40,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Kansas is $16.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.27 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Kansas is 21.2% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $21,790 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,690.