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Photographers Salaries
in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $20.71 – $22.78
Average Annual Pay
Range: $43,077 – $47,384
Salaries for Photographers near Des Moines-West Des Moines
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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
$18.49/hr
Range: $17.60 - $19.36
Annual Rate
$38,446
Range: $36,615 - $40,276
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$21.75/hr
Range: $20.71 - $22.78
Annual Rate
$45,231
Range: $43,077 - $47,384
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$25.01/hr
Range: $23.82 - $26.20
Annual Rate
$52,016
Range: $49,539 - $54,492
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
