Photographers Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $60,270 +41.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.98
10th percentile $34,280
90th percentile $90,500
Employed locally 370
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,280
    25th
    $43,890
    50th (median)
    $60,270
    75th
    $78,290
    90th
    $90,500

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 61% Median Photographers salary is 39% 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
    Rochester, MN $78,870
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $45,760
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $39,610
    Fargo, ND-MN $35,090

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $67,230
    Graphic Designers $61,100
    Coaches and Scouts $47,380
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,760
    Editors $56,160
    Interior Designers $68,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Minneapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $28.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.07 or more per hour.

    Is Minneapolis above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 41.7% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $34,280 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,890.