How much does a photographer make in Madison?
$43,040a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $20.69 an hour or $3,587 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.69
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 86 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,630Median: $43,040Highest 10%: $76,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,630 | $16.17 | |
| 25th | $37,380 | $17.97 | |
| Median | $43,040 | $20.69 | |
| 75th | $57,260 | $27.53 | |
| 90th | $76,390 | $36.73 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $46,960 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $44,940 |
| Green Bay, WI | $38,080 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Technical Writer | $86,180 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $83,840 |
| Art Director | $83,650 |
| Music Director and Composer | $79,870 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $73,510 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $72,720 |
| Musician and Singer | $68,930 |
| Writer and Author | $68,760 |
| Producer and Director | $68,350 |
| Editor | $66,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $20.69 ($43,040 a year).
Do photographers make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $43,040 against $44,660 nationally, 4% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $42,060, so Madison pays 2% more.
Where does Madison rank for photographer pay?
86 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,390 or more.
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.