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Photographers Salaries
in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $28.15 – $30.97
Average Annual Pay
Range: $58,552 – $64,407
Salaries for Photographers near San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles
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$21.89
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$21.33
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$24.83
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$18.52
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$38.48
30.2%Higher than Photographers in San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, 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
$25.13/hr
Range: $23.93 - $26.32
Annual Rate
$52,258
Range: $49,769 - $54,746
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$29.56/hr
Range: $28.15 - $30.97
Annual Rate
$61,480
Range: $58,552 - $64,407
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$33.99/hr
Range: $32.37 - $35.62
Annual Rate
$70,702
Range: $67,335 - $74,068
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
