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Photographers Salaries
in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, OR
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $33.48 – $36.83
Average Annual Pay
Range: $69,638 – $76,602
Salaries for Photographers near Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
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Alabama, AL
$21.89
37.7%Lower than Photographers in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, OR
Alaska, AK
$21.33
39.3%Lower than Photographers in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, OR
Arizona, AZ
$24.83
29.4%Lower than Photographers in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, OR
Arkansas, AR
$18.52
47.3%Lower than Photographers in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, OR
California, CA
$38.48
9.5%Higher than Photographers in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, OR
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
$29.88/hr
Range: $28.46 - $31.31
Annual Rate
$62,152
Range: $59,192 - $65,112
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$35.15/hr
Range: $33.48 - $36.83
Annual Rate
$73,120
Range: $69,638 - $76,602
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$40.42/hr
Range: $38.50 - $42.35
Annual Rate
$84,088
Range: $80,084 - $88,092
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
