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Photographers Salaries
in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $40.28 – $44.31
Average Annual Pay
Range: $83,782 – $92,161
Salaries for Photographers near Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
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Alabama, AL
$21.89
48.2%Lower than Photographers in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Alaska, AK
$21.33
49.6%Lower than Photographers in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Arizona, AZ
$24.83
41.3%Lower than Photographers in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Arkansas, AR
$18.52
56.2%Lower than Photographers in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
California, CA
$38.48
9.0%Lower than Photographers in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
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
$35.95/hr
Range: $34.24 - $37.66
Annual Rate
$74,776
Range: $71,215 - $78,337
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$42.29/hr
Range: $40.28 - $44.31
Annual Rate
$87,972
Range: $83,782 - $92,161
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$48.63/hr
Range: $46.32 - $50.96
Annual Rate
$101,168
Range: $96,349 - $105,985
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
