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Photographers Salaries
in California, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $36.65 – $40.32
Average Annual Pay
Range: $76,232 – $83,855
Salaries for Photographers near California
Similar positions in nearby locations 100 miles
Alabama, AL
$21.89
43.1%Lower than Photographers in California, CA
Alaska, AK
$21.33
44.6%Lower than Photographers in California, CA
Arizona, AZ
$24.83
35.5%Lower than Photographers in California, CA
Arkansas, AR
$18.52
51.9%Lower than Photographers in California, CA
Connecticut, CT
$27.90
27.5%Lower than Photographers in California, CA
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:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$32.71/hr
Range: $31.15 - $34.27
Annual Rate
$68,037
Range: $64,797 - $71,277
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$38.48/hr
Range: $36.65 - $40.32
Annual Rate
$80,044
Range: $76,232 - $83,855
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.
- •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
- •Creative design skills
- •Software proficiency
- •Communication
- •Attention to detail
- •Time management
- •Adaptability
- •Degree in design or related field
- •Portfolio of work
- •Proficiency in creative software
- •Industry experience preferred
