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Photographers Salaries
in Pittsburgh, PA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $21.96 – $24.16
Average Annual Pay
Range: $45,677 – $50,244
Salaries for Photographers near Pittsburgh
Similar positions in nearby locations 100 miles
Alabama, AL
$21.89
5.1%Lower than Photographers in Pittsburgh, PA
Alaska, AK
$21.33
7.5%Lower than Photographers in Pittsburgh, PA
Arizona, AZ
$24.83
7.7%Higher than Photographers in Pittsburgh, PA
Arkansas, AR
$18.52
19.7%Lower than Photographers in Pittsburgh, PA
California, CA
$38.48
66.9%Higher than Photographers in Pittsburgh, PA
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
$19.60/hr
Range: $18.67 - $20.54
Annual Rate
$40,767
Range: $38,825 - $42,707
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$23.06/hr
Range: $21.96 - $24.16
Annual Rate
$47,961
Range: $45,677 - $50,244
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$26.52/hr
Range: $25.25 - $27.78
Annual Rate
$55,155
Range: $52,529 - $57,781
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

