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Photographers Salaries
in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $26.30 – $28.93
Average Annual Pay
Range: $54,704 – $60,174
Salaries for Photographers near San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad
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Alabama, AL
$21.89
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Alaska, AK
$21.33
22.8%Lower than Photographers in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
Arizona, AZ
$24.83
10.1%Lower than Photographers in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
Arkansas, AR
$18.52
32.9%Lower than Photographers in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
California, CA
$38.48
39.3%Higher than Photographers in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
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
$23.48/hr
Range: $22.36 - $24.59
Annual Rate
$48,823
Range: $46,498 - $51,148
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$27.62/hr
Range: $26.30 - $28.93
Annual Rate
$57,439
Range: $54,704 - $60,174
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$31.76/hr
Range: $30.24 - $33.27
Annual Rate
$66,055
Range: $62,910 - $69,200
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
