How much does a photographer make in Milwaukee?
$44,940a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $21.61 an hour or $3,745 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.61
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,280Median: $44,940Highest 10%: $80,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,280 | $15.52 | |
| 25th | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| Median | $44,940 | $21.61 | |
| 75th | $59,600 | $28.65 | |
| 90th | $80,550 | $38.73 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $46,960 |
| Madison, WI | $43,040 |
| Green Bay, WI | $38,080 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $91,260 |
| Technical Writer | $82,370 |
| Musician and Singer | $81,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $80,590 |
| Broadcast Technician | $74,760 |
| Editor | $66,560 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $65,520 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $64,700 |
| Film and Video Editor | $64,640 |
| Interior Designer | $64,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $21.61 ($44,940 a year).
Do photographers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $44,940 against $44,660 nationally, 1% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $42,060, so Milwaukee pays 7% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for photographer pay?
65 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,550 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.