Professional Photographer Salary in Appleton, WI

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As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Professional Photographer in Appleton, WI is $89,522. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $74,834 to a high of $136,723, with most professionals earning between $81,833 and $114,229.

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Average Salary Range for Professional Photographer in Appleton, WI

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What is the average salary for Professional Photographer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Professional Photographer in Appleton, WI. The base salary for Professional Photographer ranges from $81,833 to $114,229 with the average base salary of $89,522. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $83,624 to $120,370 with the average total cash compensation of $92,666.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $89,522 $81,833 - $114,229
Bonus $3,144 $1,790 - $6,141
Total Pay $92,666 $83,624 - $120,370
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Professional Photographer Salary Near Appleton, WI

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Oshkosh, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,508 - $112,378 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Green Bay, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,014 - $113,085 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Milwaukee, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,581 - $116,668 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,266 - $116,228 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Madison, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,749 - $115,507 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
CITY, STATE Racine, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,964 - $115,807 COMPARE TO Appleton, WI
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About Appleton, Wisconsin    Appleton is a city in Outagamie (mostly), Calumet, and Winnebago counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. One of the Fox Cities, it is situated on the....More

Appleton, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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