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Photographers Salaries
in North Carolina, NC
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $24.61 – $27.07
Average Annual Pay
Range: $51,189 – $56,308
Salaries for Photographers near North Carolina
Similar positions in nearby locations 100 miles
Alabama, AL
$21.89
15.3%Lower than Photographers in North Carolina, NC
Alaska, AK
$21.33
17.5%Lower than Photographers in North Carolina, NC
Arizona, AZ
$24.83
3.9%Lower than Photographers in North Carolina, NC
Arkansas, AR
$18.52
28.3%Lower than Photographers in North Carolina, NC
California, CA
$38.48
48.9%Higher than Photographers in North Carolina, NC
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
$21.96/hr
Range: $20.92 - $23.01
Annual Rate
$45,686
Range: $43,511 - $47,862
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$25.84/hr
Range: $24.61 - $27.07
Annual Rate
$53,748
Range: $51,189 - $56,308
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$29.72/hr
Range: $28.30 - $31.13
Annual Rate
$61,810
Range: $58,867 - $64,754
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
