As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Wedding Photographer in Missouri is $60,642, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,166 weekly, or $5,054 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Wedding Photographer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Wedding Photographer in Missouri vary widely, spanning from $44,912 to $72,584. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,408) and 75th percentile ($66,893), while top earners (90th percentile) make $72,584 per year. This $14,485 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Early Childhood Education, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Missouri Wedding Photographer often earn 5.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 42 companies. However, Missouri currently ranks 37 nationwide for Wedding Photographer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Wedding Photographer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Wedding Photographer Salary $44,912 MO September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Wedding Photographer Salary $52,408 MO September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Wedding Photographer Salary $60,642 MO September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Wedding Photographer Salary $66,893 MO September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Wedding Photographer Salary $72,584 MO September 01, 2026
25% $52,408 10% $44,912 90% $72,584 75% $66,893 $60,642 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Wedding Photographer ?

Wedding photography is the photography of activities relating to weddings. It encompasses photographs of the couple before marriage (for announcements, portrait displays, or thank you cards) as well as coverage of the wedding and reception (sometimes referred to as the wedding breakfast in non-US countries). It is a major branch of commercial photography, supporting many specialists....

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Location Saint Peters, MO Avg. Salary $66,199 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MO Avg. Salary $65,307 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Advance, MO Avg. Salary $63,992 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Agency, MO Avg. Salary $66,360 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alba, MO Avg. Salary $63,964 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albany, MO Avg. Salary $64,186 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aldrich, MO Avg. Salary $62,441 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, MO Avg. Salary $64,213 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allendale, MO Avg. Salary $64,319 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allenton, MO Avg. Salary $66,108 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Photographer I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Photographer III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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