How much does a photographer make in Minneapolis?
$46,960a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $22.58 an hour or $3,913 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.58
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,220Median: $46,960Highest 10%: $87,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,220 | $19.82 | |
| 25th | $45,500 | $21.88 | |
| Median | $46,960 | $22.58 | |
| 75th | $65,050 | $31.27 | |
| 90th | $87,500 | $42.07 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| Sioux Falls, SD | $45,760 |
| Fargo, ND | $38,210 |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Musician and Singer | $128,000 |
| Art Director | $119,000 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $94,390 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $86,900 |
| Technical Writer | $86,340 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $83,810 |
| Camera Operator | $80,380 |
| Disc Jockey | $79,170 |
| Producer and Director | $78,660 |
| Writer and Author | $76,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $22.58 ($46,960 a year).
Do photographers make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $46,960 against $44,660 nationally, 5% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $46,470, so Minneapolis pays 1% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for photographer pay?
47 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $87,500 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.