Photographers Jobs Pay in California, CA
Average Hourly Pay
$38.48
20.2%Above national average
Range: $36.65 – $40.32
Average Annual Pay
$80,044
20.2%Above national average
Range: $76,232 – $83,855
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
$32.71/hr
Range: $31.15 – $34.27
Annual Rate
$68,037
Range: $64,797 – $71,277
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$38.48/hr
Range: $36.65 – $40.32
Annual Rate
$80,044
Range: $76,232 – $83,855
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$44.25/hr
Range: $42.15 – $46.37
Annual Rate
$92,051
Range: $87,667 – $96,433
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
