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Photographers Salaries
in Rochester, NY
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $23.72 – $26.09
Average Annual Pay
Range: $49,338 – $54,271
Salaries for Photographers near Rochester
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Alabama, AL
$21.89
12.1%Lower than Photographers in Rochester, MN
Alaska, AK
$21.33
14.4%Lower than Photographers in Rochester, MN
Arizona, AZ
$24.83
0.3%Lower than Photographers in Rochester, MN
Arkansas, AR
$18.52
25.7%Lower than Photographers in Rochester, MN
California, CA
$38.48
54.5%Higher than Photographers in Rochester, MN
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
$21.17/hr
Range: $20.16 - $22.18
Annual Rate
$44,033
Range: $41,937 - $46,130
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$24.91/hr
Range: $23.72 - $26.09
Annual Rate
$51,804
Range: $49,338 - $54,271
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$28.65/hr
Range: $27.28 - $30.00
Annual Rate
$59,575
Range: $56,739 - $62,412
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

