How much does a photographer make in Iowa?
$38,290a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in Iowa. That is $18.41 an hour or $3,191 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.41
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $15,080Median: $38,290Highest 10%: $77,830
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,080 | $7.25 | |
| 25th | $23,670 | $11.38 | |
| Median | $38,290 | $18.41 | |
| 75th | $49,440 | $23.77 | |
| 90th | $77,830 | $37.42 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $45,160 |
| Davenport, IA | $43,100 |
| Des Moines, IA | $42,080 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $37,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for photographers.
| 30. Alaska | $39,190 |
| 31. Missouri | $39,170 |
| 32. Ohio | $38,470 |
| 33. Iowa | $38,290 |
| 34. Tennessee | $37,950 |
| 35. South Carolina | $37,890 |
| 36. Kansas | $37,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $18.41 ($38,290 a year).
Do photographers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $38,290 against $44,660 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Iowa rank for photographer pay?
Iowa ranks 33 of 49 states.
Which city in Iowa pays photographers the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $45,160 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.