Photographers Jobs Pay in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
Average Hourly Pay
$26.24
18.0%Below national average
Range: $24.99 – $27.49
Average Annual Pay
$54,578
18.0%Below national average
Range: $51,979 – $57,177
How much do Photographers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$22.30/hr
Range: $21.24 – $23.37
Annual Rate
$46,391
Range: $44,182 – $48,600
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$26.24/hr
Range: $24.99 – $27.49
Annual Rate
$54,578
Range: $51,979 – $57,177
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$30.18/hr
Range: $28.74 – $31.61
Annual Rate
$62,765
Range: $59,776 – $65,754
Photographers job description
Photographers professionals create visual, written, or multimedia content for various purposes. They combine artistic talent with technical skills to produce compelling creative work.
Responsibilities
- •Develop creative concepts and designs
- •Collaborate with clients and teams
- •Use industry-standard software
- •Meet project deadlines
- •Present and revise work
- •Stay current with design trends
Skills
- •Creative design skills
- •Software proficiency
- •Communication
- •Attention to detail
- •Time management
- •Adaptability
Qualifications
- •Degree in design or related field
- •Portfolio of work
- •Proficiency in creative software
- •Industry experience preferred
