Photographers Salary in Minnesota
Photographers in Minnesota earn a median of $46,470 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,470
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($44,660)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 730
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,890; the top 10% earn over $84,530. Nationally the range is $30,820 to $91,810.
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- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$61,730 median in Minnesota
Photographers pay in Minnesota
How much do photographers make in Minnesota?
The median is $46,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,890 and the top 10% earn over $84,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for photographers?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 49 (+4% vs. the national median of $44,660). Living costs are not included.