How much money can you make as a photographer?

A photographer can make between $40,000 a year and $60,000 a year. There is a lot of variation in how much a photographer can make with a range anywhere from $14,000 a year to $102,000 a year. Factors such as the type of photographer and location all impact how much a photographer can make.

Highest paying states for photographers.

• Hawaii - $48,672 a year ($23.40 an hour)

• Massachusetts - $48,663 a year ($23.40 an hour)

• Rhode Island - $46,987 a year ($22.59 an hour)

• North Dakota - $46,113 a year ($22.17 an hour)

• Alaska - $45,844 a year ($22.04 an hour)

Lowest paying states for photographers.

• North Carolina - $35,158 a year ($16.90 an hour)

• Alabama - $34,950 a year ($16.80 an hour)

• New Mexico - $34,838 a year ($16.75 an hour)

• Florida - $33,730 a year ($16.22 an hour)

• Mississippi -$33,631 a year ($16.17 an hour)

Type of photographer and annual salary.

• Average - $34,000 to $43,000 a year

• Freelance - $17,000 to $78,000 a year

• Commercial - $46,000 to $81,000 a year