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Photographers Salaries
in Minnesota, MN
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $28.32 – $31.15
Average Annual Pay
Range: $58,906 – $64,796
Salaries for Photographers near Minnesota
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Alabama, AL
$21.89
26.4%Lower than Photographers in Minnesota, MN
Alaska, AK
$21.33
28.3%Lower than Photographers in Minnesota, MN
Arizona, AZ
$24.83
16.5%Lower than Photographers in Minnesota, MN
Arkansas, AR
$18.52
37.7%Lower than Photographers in Minnesota, MN
California, CA
$38.48
29.4%Higher than Photographers in Minnesota, MN
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
$25.28/hr
Range: $24.07 - $26.48
Annual Rate
$52,573
Range: $50,070 - $55,077
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$29.74/hr
Range: $28.32 - $31.15
Annual Rate
$61,851
Range: $58,906 - $64,796
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$34.20/hr
Range: $32.57 - $35.82
Annual Rate
$71,129
Range: $67,742 - $74,515
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

