Photographers Salary in Louisiana

Photographers in Louisiana earn the most in Slidell (average $54,030 a year) and the least in Lafayette ($38,570), across the 3 Louisiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the photographers average at $43,530 and the median at $36,830 for 510 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $55,410.

Photographers average salary by city in Louisiana

Slidell$54,030
Baton Rouge$46,340
Lafayette$38,570

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Slidell	$54,030	$45,040	$25,510	$44,358	93
Baton Rouge	$46,340	$41,690	$28,950	$38,410	91
Lafayette	$38,570	$30,450	$22,250	$32,400	87

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Photographers salary in other states

Photographers salary by city and state

More about pay in Louisiana

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-4021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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