Photographers Salary in Kentucky
Photographers in Kentucky earn a median of $47,170 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,170
- vs. U.S. median
- +6% ($44,660)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,990; the top 10% earn over $76,490. Nationally the range is $30,820 to $91,810.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$35,820 median in Kentucky
- Floral Designers$34,940 median in Kentucky
- Film and Video Editors$62,330 median in Kentucky
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$47,090 median in Kentucky
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$48,050 median in Kentucky
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$29,840 median in Kentucky
Photographers pay in Kentucky
How much do photographers make in Kentucky?
The median is $47,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,990 and the top 10% earn over $76,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for photographers?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 49 (+6% vs. the national median of $44,660). Living costs are not included.