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Photographer salary in Iowa, 2026

How much does a Photographer make in Iowa?

Average base salary

$18.89
7%
below national average
Average $18.89
Low $7.25
High $52.29

The average salary for a photographer is $18.89 per hour in Iowa. 97 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 10, 2026).

Photographer job openings in Iowa

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Inventory Photographer
Willis Automotive3.1out of 5 stars.
Des Moines, IA
$17 - $19 an hour
Full-time
4 days ago

Highest paying companies for Photographer in Iowa

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
SmartShoot
 
$468,000per year
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Complete Weddings + Events
 
$147,235per year
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Fluor Corp.
 
$115,700per year
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DanceBUG
 
$91,000per year
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Universal Church Directories
 
$71,500per year
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The University of Iowa
 
$71,341per year
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Highest paying cities for Photographers near Iowa

  1. Cedar Rapids, IA
    $44.30 per hour
  2. Davenport, IA
    $32.63 per hour
  3. Cedar Falls, IA
    $27.39 per hour
  4. Des Moines, IA
    $23.11 per hour
  5. Iowa City, IA
    $20.04 per hour

Where can a Photographer earn more?

Compare salaries for Photographers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Photographer get paid in Iowa?

Junior Photographer

Job openings
Average $24.98 per hour

Senior Photographer

Job openings
Average $24.47 per hour