Find salary information for any job, employer and location
Photographers Salaries
in Lansing-East Lansing, MI
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $30.01 – $33.01
Average Annual Pay
Range: $62,421 – $68,663
Salaries for Photographers near Lansing-East Lansing
Similar positions in nearby locations 100 miles
Alabama, AL
$21.89
30.5%Lower than Photographers in Lansing-East Lansing, MI
Alaska, AK
$21.33
32.3%Lower than Photographers in Lansing-East Lansing, MI
Arizona, AZ
$24.83
21.2%Lower than Photographers in Lansing-East Lansing, MI
Arkansas, AR
$18.52
41.2%Lower than Photographers in Lansing-East Lansing, MI
California, CA
$38.48
22.1%Higher than Photographers in Lansing-East Lansing, MI
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
$26.78/hr
Range: $25.51 - $28.06
Annual Rate
$55,711
Range: $53,058 - $58,364
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$31.51/hr
Range: $30.01 - $33.01
Annual Rate
$65,542
Range: $62,421 - $68,663
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$36.24/hr
Range: $34.51 - $37.96
Annual Rate
$75,373
Range: $71,784 - $78,962
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

