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Photographers Salaries
in Charlottesville, VA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $21.36 – $23.50
Average Annual Pay
Range: $44,429 – $48,872
Salaries for Photographers near Charlottesville
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$21.89
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$21.33
4.9%Lower than Photographers in Charlottesville, VA
Arizona, AZ
$24.83
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$18.52
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California, CA
$38.48
71.6%Higher than Photographers in Charlottesville, VA
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
$19.07/hr
Range: $18.16 - $19.97
Annual Rate
$39,653
Range: $37,765 - $41,541
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$22.43/hr
Range: $21.36 - $23.50
Annual Rate
$46,650
Range: $44,429 - $48,872
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$25.79/hr
Range: $24.56 - $27.02
Annual Rate
$53,647
Range: $51,093 - $56,203
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

