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Photographers Salaries
in Colorado, CO
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $24.90 – $27.39
Average Annual Pay
Range: $51,792 – $56,971
Salaries for Photographers near Colorado
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Alabama, AL
$21.89
16.3%Lower than Photographers in Colorado, CO
Alaska, AK
$21.33
18.4%Lower than Photographers in Colorado, CO
Arizona, AZ
$24.83
5.0%Lower than Photographers in Colorado, CO
Arkansas, AR
$18.52
29.2%Lower than Photographers in Colorado, CO
California, CA
$38.48
47.2%Higher than Photographers in Colorado, CO
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
$22.23/hr
Range: $21.16 - $23.28
Annual Rate
$46,225
Range: $44,023 - $48,425
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$26.15/hr
Range: $24.90 - $27.39
Annual Rate
$54,382
Range: $51,792 - $56,971
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$30.07/hr
Range: $28.63 - $31.50
Annual Rate
$62,539
Range: $59,561 - $65,517
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

