Photographers Jobs Pay in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Average Hourly Pay
$42.29
32.2%Above national average
Range: $40.28 – $44.31
Average Annual Pay
$87,972
32.2%Above national average
Range: $83,782 – $92,161
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:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$35.95/hr
Range: $34.24 – $37.66
Annual Rate
$74,776
Range: $71,215 – $78,337
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$42.29/hr
Range: $40.28 – $44.31
Annual Rate
$87,972
Range: $83,782 – $92,161
Senior level
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.
Responsibilities
- •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
Skills
- •Creative design skills
- •Software proficiency
- •Communication
- •Attention to detail
- •Time management
- •Adaptability
Qualifications
- •Degree in design or related field
- •Portfolio of work
- •Proficiency in creative software
- •Industry experience preferred
