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Photographer salary in Minnesota, 2026

How much does a Photographer make in Minnesota?

Average base salary

$21.09
same
as national average
Average $21.09
Low $11.13
High $55.35

The average salary for a photographer is $21.09 per hour in Minnesota. 135 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 16, 2026).

Photographer job openings in Minnesota

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Recon Photographer
Walser Automotive Group3.4out of 5 stars.
Eagan, MN
$20 an hour
23 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Photographer in Minnesota

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
SmartShoot
 
$301,600per year
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Complete Weddings + Events
 
$146,250per year
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Twin Cities Public Television
 
$126,672per year
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Virtuance
 
$124,800per year
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Classic Photographers
 
$104,000per year
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Marathonfoto
 
$72,800per year
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Highest paying cities for Photographers near Minnesota

  1. Mankato, MN
    $58.81 per hour
  2. Duluth, MN
    $34.05 per hour
  3. Minneapolis, MN
    $31.92 per hour
  4. Saint Paul, MN
    $24.15 per hour
  5. Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN
    $21.85 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 Minnesota?

Junior Photographer

Job openings
Average $26.83 per hour

Senior Photographer

Job openings
Average $27.50 per hour