How much does a photographer make in Indiana?
$35,960a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in Indiana. That is $17.29 an hour or $2,997 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.29
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,960Median: $35,960Highest 10%: $59,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,960 | $12.00 | |
| 25th | $30,840 | $14.83 | |
| Median | $35,960 | $17.29 | |
| 75th | $47,200 | $22.69 | |
| 90th | $59,350 | $28.53 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $43,040 |
| Lafayette, IN | $41,750 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $37,040 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $36,900 |
| Chicago, IL | $36,810 |
| South Bend, IN | $35,920 |
| Evansville, IN | $35,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for photographers.
| 44. Illinois | $36,570 |
| 45. Alabama | $36,130 |
| 46. West Virginia | $36,110 |
| 47. Indiana | $35,960 |
| 48. Idaho | $33,320 |
| 49. Arkansas | $32,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $17.29 ($35,960 a year).
Do photographers make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $35,960 against $44,660 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Indiana rank for photographer pay?
Indiana ranks 47 of 49 states.
Which city in Indiana pays photographers the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $50,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.