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Photographers Salaries
in Lexington-Fayette, KY
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $22.63 – $24.89
Average Annual Pay
Range: $47,070 – $51,777
Salaries for Photographers near Lexington-Fayette
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$21.89
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$21.33
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Arizona, AZ
$24.83
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$18.52
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$38.48
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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
$20.20/hr
Range: $19.24 - $21.16
Annual Rate
$42,010
Range: $40,010 - $44,010
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$23.76/hr
Range: $22.63 - $24.89
Annual Rate
$49,424
Range: $47,070 - $51,777
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$27.32/hr
Range: $26.02 - $28.62
Annual Rate
$56,838
Range: $54,130 - $59,544
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

