Photographers Jobs Pay in Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
Average Hourly Pay
$24.15
24.5%Below national average
Range: $23.00 – $25.30
Average Annual Pay
$50,232
24.5%Below national average
Range: $47,840 – $52,624
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
$20.53/hr
Range: $19.55 – $21.50
Annual Rate
$42,697
Range: $40,664 – $44,730
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$24.15/hr
Range: $23.00 – $25.30
Annual Rate
$50,232
Range: $47,840 – $52,624
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$27.77/hr
Range: $26.45 – $29.09
Annual Rate
$57,767
Range: $55,016 – $60,518
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
