Photographers Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • Kentucky
Photographers in Kentucky earn a median salary of $43,320 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, +1.9% vs the national median of $42,520. An estimated 180 photographers are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $40,090 to $45,450 depending on location.
$43,320
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$45,450
Highest paying metro
$40,090
Lowest paying metro
180
Employed in Kentucky
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Photographers salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $45,450 | $35,260 | $52,480 | 100 |
| Lexington, KY | $44,420 | $37,950 | $49,690 | 50 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $40,090 | $30,280 | $43,250 | 30 |