Photographers Jobs Pay in Richmond, VA
Average Hourly Pay
$26.60
16.9%Below national average
Range: $25.33 – $27.86
Average Annual Pay
$55,321
16.9%Below national average
Range: $52,686 – $57,955
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
$22.61/hr
Range: $21.53 – $23.68
Annual Rate
$47,023
Range: $44,783 – $49,262
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$26.60/hr
Range: $25.33 – $27.86
Annual Rate
$55,321
Range: $52,686 – $57,955
Senior level
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.
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
