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Photographers Salaries
in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $28.41 – $31.25
Average Annual Pay
Range: $59,093 – $65,002
Salaries for Photographers near New Orleans-Metairie
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Alabama, AL
$21.89
26.6%Lower than Photographers in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Alaska, AK
$21.33
28.5%Lower than Photographers in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Arizona, AZ
$24.83
16.8%Lower than Photographers in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Arkansas, AR
$18.52
37.9%Lower than Photographers in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
California, CA
$38.48
29.0%Higher than Photographers in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
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
$25.36/hr
Range: $24.15 - $26.56
Annual Rate
$52,740
Range: $50,229 - $55,252
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$29.83/hr
Range: $28.41 - $31.25
Annual Rate
$62,047
Range: $59,093 - $65,002
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$34.30/hr
Range: $32.67 - $35.94
Annual Rate
$71,354
Range: $67,957 - $74,752
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
