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Photographers Salaries
in Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $36.77 – $40.45
Average Annual Pay
Range: $76,482 – $84,130
Salaries for Photographers near Santa Rosa-Petaluma
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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
$32.82/hr
Range: $31.25 - $34.38
Annual Rate
$68,260
Range: $65,010 - $71,511
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$38.61/hr
Range: $36.77 - $40.45
Annual Rate
$80,306
Range: $76,482 - $84,130
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$44.40/hr
Range: $42.29 - $46.52
Annual Rate
$92,352
Range: $87,954 - $96,749
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
