Photographers Salary in South Dakota
Photographers in South Dakota earn a median of $45,330 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,330
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($44,660)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,150; the top 10% earn over $54,750. Nationally the range is $30,820 to $91,810.
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Photographers pay in South Dakota
How much do photographers make in South Dakota?
The median is $45,330 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,150 and the top 10% earn over $54,750. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for photographers?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 49 (+2% vs. the national median of $44,660). Living costs are not included.