Photographers Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $34,530 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.60
10th percentile $29,220
90th percentile $50,470
Employed locally 40
National median $42,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,220
    25th
    $31,490
    50th (median)
    $34,530
    75th
    $44,500
    90th
    $50,470

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Photographers salary vs area income 50% Median Photographers salary is 50% 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
    Jackson, MS $46,270
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $45,230
    Jacksonville, FL $38,080
    Kansas City, MO-KS $37,500

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$28,750
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,610
    Graphic Designers$48,060
    Public Relations Specialists$61,900
    Commercial and Industrial Designers$105,180
    Producers and Directors$38,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Photographers make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Photographers in Wichita, KS is $16.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.80 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Photographers salaries?

    The median Photographers salary in Wichita, KS is 18.8% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Photographers (10th percentile) earn around $29,220 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,490.