Photographers Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $31,180 -26.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.99
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $61,130
Employed locally 40
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $31,180
    75th
    $38,330
    90th
    $61,130

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 42% Median Photographers salary is 58% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $55,840
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $46,790
    Asheville, NC $46,500
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $45,450
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,310
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $45,040

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $31,520
    Producers and Directors $60,210
    Public Relations Specialists $62,480
    Graphic Designers $58,160
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,670
    Editors $64,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Springfield, IL is $14.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.39 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Springfield, IL is 26.7% below 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,120.