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Photographers Salaries
in Richmond, VA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $25.33 – $27.86
Average Annual Pay
Range: $52,686 – $57,955
Salaries for Photographers near Richmond
Similar positions in nearby locations 100 miles
Alabama, AL
$21.89
17.7%Lower than Photographers in Richmond, VA
Alaska, AK
$21.33
19.8%Lower than Photographers in Richmond, VA
Arizona, AZ
$24.83
6.7%Lower than Photographers in Richmond, VA
Arkansas, AR
$18.52
30.4%Lower than Photographers in Richmond, VA
California, CA
$38.48
44.7%Higher than Photographers in Richmond, VA
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
$22.61/hr
Range: $21.53 - $23.68
Annual Rate
$47,023
Range: $44,783 - $49,262
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$26.60/hr
Range: $25.33 - $27.86
Annual Rate
$55,321
Range: $52,686 - $57,955
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$30.59/hr
Range: $29.13 - $32.04
Annual Rate
$63,619
Range: $60,589 - $66,648
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

