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Photographers Salaries
in Rockford, IL
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $19.13 – $21.04
Average Annual Pay
Range: $39,790 – $43,769
Salaries for Photographers near Rockford
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$21.89
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$21.33
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Arizona, AZ
$24.83
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Arkansas, AR
$18.52
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$38.48
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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
$17.08/hr
Range: $16.26 - $17.88
Annual Rate
$35,513
Range: $33,822 - $37,204
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$20.09/hr
Range: $19.13 - $21.04
Annual Rate
$41,780
Range: $39,790 - $43,769
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$23.10/hr
Range: $22.00 - $24.20
Annual Rate
$48,047
Range: $45,759 - $50,334
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

