Photographers
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Photographers *
U S |
$15.50 | $20.05 | $29.83 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$18.16 | $25.22 | $35.46 |
Central Minnesota |
$18.16 | $22.32 | $28.05 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$17.31 | $21.91 | $31.14 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$20.45 | $25.66 | $34.64 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$19.76 | $27.29 | $30.03 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$18.11 | $23.74 | $32.33 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 960 workers employed in this very small career.
Where do Photographers most often work?
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Publishing Industries (except Internet)
- Management of Companies and Enterprises
- Printing and Related Support Activities
- Personal and Laundry Services
Current Demand
This career is currently in very low demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing very high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 2,182 new Photographers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 110,500 | 129,400 | 18,900 | 17.1% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 2,048 | 2,282 | 234 | 11.4% |
| Central Minnesota | 194 | 239 | 45 | 23.2% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 86 | 106 | 20 | 23.3% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 175 | 226 | 51 | 29.1% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 156 | 186 | 30 | 19.2% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 119 | 149 | 30 | 25.2% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 1,271 | 1,370 | 99 | 7.8% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.