Photographers Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $44,420 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.35
10th percentile $34,730
90th percentile $71,110
Employed locally 50
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,730
    25th
    $37,950
    50th (median)
    $44,420
    75th
    $49,690
    90th
    $71,110

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 63% Median Photographers salary is 37% 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
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $45,450
    Kentucky $42,000
    Bowling Green, KY $40,090
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $35,810

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,560
    Public Relations Specialists $63,630
    Coaches and Scouts $49,060
    Graphic Designers $51,410
    Producers and Directors $46,170
    Interior Designers $55,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Lexington, KY is $21.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.75 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Lexington, KY is 4.5% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $34,730 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,950.