Photographers Jobs Pay in Portland-South Portland, ME
Average Hourly Pay
$26.54
17.1%Below national average
Range: $25.28 – $27.81
Average Annual Pay
$55,212
17.1%Below national average
Range: $52,582 – $57,841
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
$22.56/hr
Range: $21.49 – $23.64
Annual Rate
$46,930
Range: $44,695 – $49,165
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$26.54/hr
Range: $25.28 – $27.81
Annual Rate
$55,212
Range: $52,582 – $57,841
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$30.52/hr
Range: $29.07 – $31.98
Annual Rate
$63,494
Range: $60,469 – $66,517
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
