How much does a photographer make in Montana?
$39,900a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in Montana. That is $19.18 an hour or $3,325 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.18
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,070Median: $39,900Highest 10%: $110,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,070 | $11.57 | |
| 25th | $28,910 | $13.90 | |
| Median | $39,900 | $19.18 | |
| 75th | $52,000 | $25.00 | |
| 90th | $110,600 | $53.16 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bozeman, MT | $44,020 |
| Billings, MT | $36,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for photographers.
| 25. Texas | $41,280 |
| 26. New Jersey | $40,520 |
| 27. Pennsylvania | $40,520 |
| 28. Montana | $39,900 |
| 29. Wyoming | $39,330 |
| 30. Alaska | $39,190 |
| 31. Missouri | $39,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $19.18 ($39,900 a year).
Do photographers make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $39,900 against $44,660 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Montana rank for photographer pay?
Montana ranks 28 of 49 states.
Which city in Montana pays photographers the most?
Bozeman, MT, with a median of $44,020 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.