Photographers Salary in Springfield, MO

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

Median annual salary $50,380 +18.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.22
10th percentile $28,850
90th percentile $78,350
Employed locally 80
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,850
    25th
    $31,390
    50th (median)
    $50,380
    75th
    $59,750
    90th
    $78,350

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 82% Median Photographers salary is 18% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $75,070
    Montgomery, AL $53,640
    Modesto, CA $44,240
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $44,130
    Richmond, VA $43,580
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $42,710

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$56,230
    Graphic Designers$44,190
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$35,400
    Coaches and Scouts$43,370
    Producers and Directors$36,470
    Floral Designers$28,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Springfield, MO is $24.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.16 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Springfield, MO is 18.5% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $28,850 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,390.