Photographers Jobs Pay in Rockford, IL
Average Hourly Pay
$20.09
37.2%Below national average
Range: $19.13 – $21.04
Average Annual Pay
$41,780
37.2%Below national average
Range: $39,790 – $43,769
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
$17.08/hr
Range: $16.26 – $17.88
Annual Rate
$35,513
Range: $33,822 – $37,204
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$20.09/hr
Range: $19.13 – $21.04
Annual Rate
$41,780
Range: $39,790 – $43,769
Senior level
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.
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
