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Photographers Salaries
in South Dakota, SD
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $18.95 – $20.85
Average Annual Pay
Range: $39,416 – $43,358
Salaries for Photographers near South Dakota
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$21.89
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$21.33
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Arizona, AZ
$24.83
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Arkansas, AR
$18.52
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$38.48
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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
$16.91/hr
Range: $16.11 - $17.72
Annual Rate
$35,179
Range: $33,504 - $36,854
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$19.90/hr
Range: $18.95 - $20.85
Annual Rate
$41,387
Range: $39,416 - $43,358
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$22.88/hr
Range: $21.79 - $23.98
Annual Rate
$47,595
Range: $45,328 - $49,862
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

