Photographers Jobs Pay in Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
Average Hourly Pay
$24.51
23.4%Below national average
Range: $23.34 – $25.67
Average Annual Pay
$50,975
23.4%Below national average
Range: $48,547 – $53,402
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
$20.83/hr
Range: $19.84 – $21.82
Annual Rate
$43,329
Range: $41,265 – $45,392
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$24.51/hr
Range: $23.34 – $25.67
Annual Rate
$50,975
Range: $48,547 – $53,402
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$28.19/hr
Range: $26.84 – $29.52
Annual Rate
$58,621
Range: $55,829 – $61,412
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
