How much does a photographer make in Sioux Falls?
$45,760a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area. That is $22.00 an hour or $3,813 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.00
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 57 of 175
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,140Median: $45,760Highest 10%: $58,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,140 | $15.93 | |
| 25th | $35,550 | $17.09 | |
| Median | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| 75th | $48,900 | $23.51 | |
| 90th | $58,730 | $28.24 |
Other cities in South Dakota
Median yearly pay for photographers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Sioux Falls
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Interior Designer | $68,200 |
| Editor | $62,310 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $61,050 |
| Producer and Director | $60,130 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $58,310 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $53,140 |
| Graphic Designer | $50,030 |
| Broadcast Announcer and Radio Disc Jockey | $45,380 |
| Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer | $43,040 |
| Floral Designer | $36,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Sioux Falls?
The median hourly pay in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area is $22.00 ($45,760 a year).
Do photographers make more in Sioux Falls than the national average?
Yes: $45,760 against $44,660 nationally, 2% more.
How does Sioux Falls compare with the rest of South Dakota?
The median in South Dakota is $45,330, so Sioux Falls pays 1% more.
Where does Sioux Falls rank for photographer pay?
57 of 175 metro areas with data.
How much does a photographer make starting out in Sioux Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,730 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.