How much does a photographer make in Kentucky?
$47,170a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in Kentucky. That is $22.68 an hour or $3,931 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.68
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,990Median: $47,170Highest 10%: $76,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,990 | $11.53 | |
| 25th | $30,200 | $14.52 | |
| Median | $47,170 | $22.68 | |
| 75th | $59,600 | $28.65 | |
| 90th | $76,490 | $36.77 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $50,000 |
| Lexington, KY | $47,170 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $43,040 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $42,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for photographers.
| 8. New Mexico | $48,090 |
| 9. Washington | $48,050 |
| 10. California | $47,840 |
| 11. Kentucky | $47,170 |
| 12. Colorado | $47,070 |
| 13. Maine | $46,680 |
| 14. Virginia | $46,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $22.68 ($47,170 a year).
Do photographers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $47,170 against $44,660 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for photographer pay?
Kentucky ranks 11 of 49 states.
Which city in Kentucky 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.