Photographers Jobs Pay in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
Average Hourly Pay
$28.21
11.8%Below national average
Range: $26.87 – $29.56
Average Annual Pay
$58,684
11.8%Below national average
Range: $55,890 – $61,479
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
$23.98/hr
Range: $22.84 – $25.13
Annual Rate
$49,881
Range: $47,507 – $52,257
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$28.21/hr
Range: $26.87 – $29.56
Annual Rate
$58,684
Range: $55,890 – $61,479
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$32.44/hr
Range: $30.90 – $33.99
Annual Rate
$67,487
Range: $64,273 – $70,701
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
