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Photographers Salaries
in Raleigh-Cary, NC
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $26.87 – $29.56
Average Annual Pay
Range: $55,890 – $61,479
Salaries for Photographers near Raleigh-Cary
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Alabama, AL
$21.89
22.4%Lower than Photographers in Raleigh-Cary, NC
Alaska, AK
$21.33
24.4%Lower than Photographers in Raleigh-Cary, NC
Arizona, AZ
$24.83
12.0%Lower than Photographers in Raleigh-Cary, NC
Arkansas, AR
$18.52
34.3%Lower than Photographers in Raleigh-Cary, NC
California, CA
$38.48
36.4%Higher than Photographers in Raleigh-Cary, NC
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
$23.98/hr
Range: $22.84 - $25.13
Annual Rate
$49,881
Range: $47,507 - $52,257
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$28.21/hr
Range: $26.87 - $29.56
Annual Rate
$58,684
Range: $55,890 - $61,479
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$32.44/hr
Range: $30.90 - $33.99
Annual Rate
$67,487
Range: $64,273 - $70,701
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

