Photographers Jobs Pay in Salem, OR
Average Hourly Pay
$39.14
22.3%Above national average
Range: $37.28 – $41.01
Average Annual Pay
$81,420
22.3%Above national average
Range: $77,542 – $85,297
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
$33.27/hr
Range: $31.69 – $34.86
Annual Rate
$69,207
Range: $65,911 – $72,502
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$39.14/hr
Range: $37.28 – $41.01
Annual Rate
$81,420
Range: $77,542 – $85,297
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$45.01/hr
Range: $42.87 – $47.16
Annual Rate
$93,633
Range: $89,173 – $98,092
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
