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Photographers Salaries
in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, PA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $25.89 – $28.48
Average Annual Pay
Range: $53,851 – $59,236
Salaries for Photographers near Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
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$21.89
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Alaska, AK
$21.33
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Arizona, AZ
$24.83
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Arkansas, AR
$18.52
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California, CA
$38.48
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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
$23.10/hr
Range: $22.01 - $24.21
Annual Rate
$48,062
Range: $45,773 - $50,351
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$27.18/hr
Range: $25.89 - $28.48
Annual Rate
$56,544
Range: $53,851 - $59,236
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$31.26/hr
Range: $29.77 - $32.75
Annual Rate
$65,026
Range: $61,929 - $68,121
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

