Photographers Jobs Pay in Kentucky
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $18.48 – $22.63
Average Annual Pay
Range: $38,438 – $47,070
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
$17.62/hr
Range: $15.71 – $19.24
Annual Rate
$36,646
Range: $32,672 – $40,010
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$20.73/hr
Range: $18.48 – $22.63
Annual Rate
$43,113
Range: $38,438 – $47,070
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$23.84/hr
Range: $21.25 – $26.02
Annual Rate
$49,580
Range: $44,204 – $54,130
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

