Photographers Jobs Pay in Kansas City, MO
Average Hourly Pay
$23.79
25.7%Below national average
Range: $22.66 – $24.93
Average Annual Pay
$49,489
25.7%Below national average
Range: $47,133 – $51,846
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
$20.22/hr
Range: $19.26 – $21.19
Annual Rate
$42,066
Range: $40,063 – $44,069
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$23.79/hr
Range: $22.66 – $24.93
Annual Rate
$49,489
Range: $47,133 – $51,846
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$27.36/hr
Range: $26.06 – $28.67
Annual Rate
$56,912
Range: $54,203 – $59,623
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
