Photographers Jobs Pay in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
Average Hourly Pay
$24.45
23.6%Below national average
Range: $23.29 – $25.62
Average Annual Pay
$50,865
23.6%Below national average
Range: $48,443 – $53,288
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
$20.78/hr
Range: $19.80 – $21.78
Annual Rate
$43,235
Range: $41,177 – $45,295
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$24.45/hr
Range: $23.29 – $25.62
Annual Rate
$50,865
Range: $48,443 – $53,288
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$28.12/hr
Range: $26.78 – $29.46
Annual Rate
$58,495
Range: $55,709 – $61,281
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
