How much does a photographer make in Omaha?
$45,160a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $21.71 an hour or $3,763 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.71
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,080Median: $45,160Highest 10%: $75,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,080 | $13.50 | |
| 25th | $32,250 | $15.50 | |
| Median | $45,160 | $21.71 | |
| 75th | $62,180 | $29.89 | |
| 90th | $75,060 | $36.09 |
Other cities in Nebraska
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| Lincoln, NE | $39,540 |
Related jobs in Omaha
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $95,020 |
| Art Director | $78,420 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $77,120 |
| Writer and Author | $67,390 |
| Interior Designer | $67,120 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $63,700 |
| Graphic Designer | $58,020 |
| Film and Video Editor | $56,990 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $53,960 |
| Producer and Director | $52,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Omaha?
The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $21.71 ($45,160 a year).
Do photographers make more in Omaha than the national average?
Yes: $45,160 against $44,660 nationally, 1% more.
How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?
The median in Nebraska is $41,920, so Omaha pays 8% more.
Where does Omaha rank for photographer pay?
61 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,060 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.