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Photographers Salaries
in South Carolina, SC
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $19.09 – $21.00
Average Annual Pay
Range: $39,707 – $43,678
Salaries for Photographers near South Carolina
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Alabama, AL
$21.89
9.2%Higher than Photographers in South Carolina, SC
Alaska, AK
$21.33
6.4%Higher than Photographers in South Carolina, SC
Arizona, AZ
$24.83
23.9%Higher than Photographers in South Carolina, SC
Arkansas, AR
$18.52
7.6%Lower than Photographers in South Carolina, SC
California, CA
$38.48
92.0%Higher than Photographers in South Carolina, SC
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
$17.03/hr
Range: $16.23 - $17.85
Annual Rate
$35,439
Range: $33,751 - $37,126
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$20.04/hr
Range: $19.09 - $21.00
Annual Rate
$41,693
Range: $39,707 - $43,678
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$23.05/hr
Range: $21.95 - $24.15
Annual Rate
$47,947
Range: $45,663 - $50,230
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

