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Photographers Salaries
in Columbus, OH
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $22.37 – $24.61
Average Annual Pay
Range: $46,530 – $51,183
Salaries for Photographers near Columbus
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Alabama, AL
$21.89
6.8%Lower than Photographers in Columbus, OH
Alaska, AK
$21.33
9.2%Lower than Photographers in Columbus, OH
Arizona, AZ
$24.83
5.7%Higher than Photographers in Columbus, OH
Arkansas, AR
$18.52
21.2%Lower than Photographers in Columbus, OH
California, CA
$38.48
63.8%Higher than Photographers in Columbus, OH
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
$19.97/hr
Range: $19.01 - $20.92
Annual Rate
$41,528
Range: $39,551 - $43,506
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$23.49/hr
Range: $22.37 - $24.61
Annual Rate
$48,856
Range: $46,530 - $51,183
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$27.01/hr
Range: $25.73 - $28.30
Annual Rate
$56,184
Range: $53,509 - $58,860
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

