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Photographers Salaries
in Kentucky, KY
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $20.27 – $22.30
Average Annual Pay
Range: $42,162 – $46,378
Salaries for Photographers near Kentucky
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Alabama, AL
$21.89
2.9%Higher than Photographers in Kentucky, KY
Alaska, AK
$21.33
0.2%Higher than Photographers in Kentucky, KY
Arizona, AZ
$24.83
16.7%Higher than Photographers in Kentucky, KY
Arkansas, AR
$18.52
13.0%Lower than Photographers in Kentucky, KY
California, CA
$38.48
80.8%Higher than Photographers in Kentucky, KY
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
$18.09/hr
Range: $17.23 - $18.96
Annual Rate
$37,630
Range: $35,838 - $39,421
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$21.28/hr
Range: $20.27 - $22.30
Annual Rate
$44,270
Range: $42,162 - $46,378
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$24.47/hr
Range: $23.31 - $25.64
Annual Rate
$50,910
Range: $48,486 - $53,335
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

