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Photographers Salaries
in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $25.57 – $28.13
Average Annual Pay
Range: $53,186 – $58,504
Salaries for Photographers near Denver-Aurora-Centennial
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Alabama, AL
$21.89
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Alaska, AK
$21.33
20.6%Lower than Photographers in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
Arizona, AZ
$24.83
7.5%Lower than Photographers in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
Arkansas, AR
$18.52
31.0%Lower than Photographers in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
California, CA
$38.48
43.3%Higher than Photographers in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, 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
$22.82/hr
Range: $21.73 - $23.91
Annual Rate
$47,468
Range: $45,208 - $49,728
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$26.85/hr
Range: $25.57 - $28.13
Annual Rate
$55,845
Range: $53,186 - $58,504
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$30.88/hr
Range: $29.41 - $32.35
Annual Rate
$64,222
Range: $61,164 - $67,280
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

