How much does a photographer make in Missouri?
$39,170a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in Missouri. That is $18.83 an hour or $3,264 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.83
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,600Median: $39,170Highest 10%: $74,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,600 | $14.23 | |
| 25th | $31,880 | $15.33 | |
| Median | $39,170 | $18.83 | |
| 75th | $58,250 | $28.00 | |
| 90th | $74,530 | $35.83 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Springfield, MO | $52,510 |
| Kansas City, MO | $43,750 |
| St. Louis, MO | $39,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for photographers.
| 28. Montana | $39,900 |
| 29. Wyoming | $39,330 |
| 30. Alaska | $39,190 |
| 31. Missouri | $39,170 |
| 32. Ohio | $38,470 |
| 33. Iowa | $38,290 |
| 34. Tennessee | $37,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $18.83 ($39,170 a year).
Do photographers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $39,170 against $44,660 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Missouri rank for photographer pay?
Missouri ranks 31 of 49 states.
Which city in Missouri pays photographers the most?
Springfield, MO, with a median of $52,510 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.