Photographers Salary in Wisconsin
Photographers in Wisconsin earn a median of $42,060 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $42,060
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($44,660)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 850
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,540; the top 10% earn over $80,550. Nationally the range is $30,820 to $91,810.
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Photographers pay in Wisconsin
How much do photographers make in Wisconsin?
The median is $42,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,540 and the top 10% earn over $80,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for photographers?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 49 (−6% vs. the national median of $44,660). Living costs are not included.