Photographers Jobs Pay in District of Columbia, DC
Average Hourly Pay
$50.33
57.3%Above national average
Range: $47.93 – $52.72
Average Annual Pay
$104,679
57.3%Above national average
Range: $99,694 – $109,664
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:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$42.78/hr
Range: $40.74 – $44.81
Annual Rate
$88,977
Range: $84,740 – $93,214
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$50.33/hr
Range: $47.93 – $52.72
Annual Rate
$104,679
Range: $99,694 – $109,664
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$57.88/hr
Range: $55.12 – $60.63
Annual Rate
$120,381
Range: $114,648 – $126,114
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.
Responsibilities
- •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
Skills
- •Creative design skills
- •Software proficiency
- •Communication
- •Attention to detail
- •Time management
- •Adaptability
Qualifications
- •Degree in design or related field
- •Portfolio of work
- •Proficiency in creative software
- •Industry experience preferred
