How much does a photographer make in Louisiana?
$36,830a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in Louisiana. That is $17.71 an hour or $3,069 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.71
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,180Median: $36,830Highest 10%: $70,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,180 | $9.22 | |
| 25th | $26,240 | $12.62 | |
| Median | $36,830 | $17.71 | |
| 75th | $56,550 | $27.19 | |
| 90th | $70,310 | $33.80 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Slidell, LA | $45,040 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $41,690 |
| Lafayette, LA | $30,450 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for photographers.
| 39. Rhode Island | $37,300 |
| 40. North Carolina | $37,120 |
| 41. Arizona | $36,970 |
| 42. Louisiana | $36,830 |
| 43. Oklahoma | $36,750 |
| 44. Illinois | $36,570 |
| 45. Alabama | $36,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $17.71 ($36,830 a year).
Do photographers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $36,830 against $44,660 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for photographer pay?
Louisiana ranks 42 of 49 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays photographers the most?
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA, with a median of $45,040 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.