The median pay for a photographers in Wyoming is $39,700/year ($19.09/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $64K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Wyoming. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Photographers salary percentiles in Wyoming: 10th percentile $30,000, 25th percentile $36,840, median $39,700, 75th percentile $50,380, 90th percentile $64,300. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level photographers (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $40K. Top earners bring in $64K or more, a $34K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $39,700 a year, that works out to about $19 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,000, and experienced photographers can clear $64,300. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $40K enough to live in Wyoming?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,828/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,008/month, which eats 35.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a photographers salary go in Wyoming?▼
Wyoming has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median photographers salary is worth about $41,719 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do photographers get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
