Photographers
Take pictures of people, landscapes, and other subjects for a variety of purposes.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Above the statewide median $25.22 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Well above statewide average
Growth rate: 17.1% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
High School or less is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Photo Editor Photojournalist Studio Photographer See more job title examples |
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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 |
$15.5 | $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.
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