Photographers Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $45,760 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $33,140
90th percentile $58,730
Employed locally 80
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,140
    25th
    $35,550
    50th (median)
    $45,760
    75th
    $48,900
    90th
    $58,730

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 56% Median Photographers salary is 44% 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
    Rapid City, SD $39,780

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$34,860
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$44,370
    Graphic Designers$47,270
    Interpreters and Translators$49,630
    Producers and Directors$56,870
    Interior Designers$62,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.24 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 7.6% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $33,140 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,550.