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Photographers Salaries
in Columbia, SC
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $18.33 – $20.16
Average Annual Pay
Range: $38,126 – $41,939
Salaries for Photographers near Columbia
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$21.33
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$24.83
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$38.48
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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
$16.36/hr
Range: $15.58 - $17.14
Annual Rate
$34,028
Range: $32,407 - $35,648
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$19.25/hr
Range: $18.33 - $20.16
Annual Rate
$40,033
Range: $38,126 - $41,939
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$22.14/hr
Range: $21.08 - $23.18
Annual Rate
$46,038
Range: $43,845 - $48,230
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

