Photographers Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Missouri
Photographers in Missouri earn a median salary of $37,522 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.8% vs the national median of $42,520. An estimated 860 photographers are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $30,900 to $50,380 depending on location.
$37,522
Avg median salary in Missouri
$50,380
Highest paying metro
$30,900
Lowest paying metro
860
Employed in Missouri
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Photographers salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MO | $50,380 | $31,390 | $59,750 | 80 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $37,500 | $33,540 | $55,360 | 240 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $37,280 | $32,850 | $54,400 | 460 |
| Central Missouri | $31,550 | $28,860 | $47,600 | 30 |
| Southwest Missouri | $30,900 | $30,880 | $35,570 | 50 |