How much does a photographer make in Wisconsin?
$42,060a year
Median yearly pay for photographers in Wisconsin. That is $20.22 an hour or $3,505 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.22
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,540Median: $42,060Highest 10%: $80,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,540 | $15.16 | |
| 25th | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| Median | $42,060 | $20.22 | |
| 75th | $56,940 | $27.38 | |
| 90th | $80,550 | $38.73 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| La Crosse, WI | $47,300 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $46,960 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $44,940 |
| Madison, WI | $43,040 |
| Green Bay, WI | $38,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for photographers.
| 20. New Hampshire | $44,780 |
| 21. Georgia | $43,770 |
| 22. Florida | $42,640 |
| 23. Wisconsin | $42,060 |
| 24. Nebraska | $41,920 |
| 25. Texas | $41,280 |
| 26. New Jersey | $40,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $20.22 ($42,060 a year).
Do photographers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $42,060 against $44,660 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for photographer pay?
Wisconsin ranks 23 of 49 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays photographers the most?
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN, with a median of $47,300 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.