Photographers Salary in Wisconsin
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Wisconsin
Photographers in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $38,386 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.7% vs the national median of $42,520. An estimated 790 photographers are employed across Wisconsin, with salaries ranging from $35,900 to $40,130 depending on location.
$38,386
Avg median salary in Wisconsin
$40,130
Highest paying metro
$35,900
Lowest paying metro
790
Employed in Wisconsin
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inPhotographers salaries by city in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | $40,130 | $37,790 | $59,190 | 170 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $39,750 | $34,790 | $57,470 | 440 |
| La Crosse, WI-MN | $39,610 | $36,550 | $59,680 | 30 |
| Green Bay, WI | $36,540 | $35,680 | $51,810 | 80 |
| South Central Wisconsin | $35,900 | $35,770 | $42,930 | 70 |