Photographers Salary in Louisiana
Photographers in Louisiana earn a median of $36,830 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,830
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($44,660)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 510
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $19,180; the top 10% earn over $70,310. Nationally the range is $30,820 to $91,810.
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- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$40,700 median in Louisiana
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$26,030 median in Louisiana
Photographers pay in Louisiana
How much do photographers make in Louisiana?
The median is $36,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $19,180 and the top 10% earn over $70,310. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for photographers?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 49 (−18% vs. the national median of $44,660). Living costs are not included.