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Photographers Salaries
in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $31.66 – $34.83
Average Annual Pay
Range: $65,853 – $72,438
Salaries for Photographers near Santa Maria-Santa Barbara
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$21.89
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$21.33
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Arizona, AZ
$24.83
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$18.52
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California, CA
$38.48
15.8%Higher than Photographers in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, 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
$28.25/hr
Range: $26.91 - $29.61
Annual Rate
$58,773
Range: $55,975 - $61,572
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$33.24/hr
Range: $31.66 - $34.83
Annual Rate
$69,145
Range: $65,853 - $72,438
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.
- •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
