Photographers Salary in Missouri
Photographers in Missouri earn a median of $39,170 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,170
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($44,660)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 950
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,600; the top 10% earn over $74,530. Nationally the range is $30,820 to $91,810.
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- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$56,140 median in Missouri
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$49,820 median in Missouri
Photographers pay in Missouri
How much do photographers make in Missouri?
The median is $39,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,600 and the top 10% earn over $74,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for photographers?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 49 (−12% vs. the national median of $44,660). Living costs are not included.