Photographers Jobs Pay in Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
Average Hourly Pay
$24.62
23.1%Below national average
Range: $23.45 – $25.80
Average Annual Pay
$51,215
23.1%Below national average
Range: $48,776 – $53,654
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
$20.93/hr
Range: $19.93 – $21.93
Annual Rate
$43,533
Range: $41,460 – $45,606
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$24.62/hr
Range: $23.45 – $25.80
Annual Rate
$51,215
Range: $48,776 – $53,654
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$28.31/hr
Range: $26.97 – $29.67
Annual Rate
$58,897
Range: $56,092 – $61,702
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
