Photographers Jobs Pay in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
Average Hourly Pay
$33.24
3.9%Above national average
Range: $31.66 – $34.83
Average Annual Pay
$69,145
3.9%Above national average
Range: $65,853 – $72,438
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
$28.25/hr
Range: $26.91 – $29.61
Annual Rate
$58,773
Range: $55,975 – $61,572
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$33.24/hr
Range: $31.66 – $34.83
Annual Rate
$69,145
Range: $65,853 – $72,438
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$38.23/hr
Range: $36.41 – $40.05
Annual Rate
$79,517
Range: $75,731 – $83,304
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
