Photographers Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $50,590 +19% vs national
Median hourly $24.32
10th percentile $31,370
90th percentile $81,000
Employed locally 60
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,370
    25th
    $38,680
    50th (median)
    $50,590
    75th
    $81,000
    90th
    $81,000

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 71% Median Photographers salary is 29% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $60,270
    Minnesota $54,650
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $47,720
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,310
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $44,920
    Mississippi $44,660

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $65,320
    Coaches and Scouts $48,970
    Graphic Designers $60,100
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,740
    Producers and Directors $62,560
    Editors $62,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Lansing, MI is $24.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.11 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Lansing, MI is 19% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $31,370 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,680.