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Photographers Salaries
in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $44.28 – $48.71
Average Annual Pay
Range: $92,102 – $101,313
Salaries for Photographers near San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont
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Alabama, AL
$21.89
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Alaska, AK
$21.33
54.1%Lower than Photographers in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
Arizona, AZ
$24.83
46.6%Lower than Photographers in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
Arkansas, AR
$18.52
60.2%Lower than Photographers in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
California, CA
$38.48
17.2%Lower than Photographers in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, 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
$39.52/hr
Range: $37.64 - $41.40
Annual Rate
$82,202
Range: $78,287 - $86,116
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$46.49/hr
Range: $44.28 - $48.71
Annual Rate
$96,708
Range: $92,102 - $101,313
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$53.46/hr
Range: $50.92 - $56.02
Annual Rate
$111,214
Range: $105,917 - $116,510
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
