Photographers Jobs Pay in Springfield, IL
Average Hourly Pay
$19.50
39.1%Below national average
Range: $18.57 – $20.43
Average Annual Pay
$40,557
39.1%Below national average
Range: $38,626 – $42,488
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
$16.57/hr
Range: $15.78 – $17.37
Annual Rate
$34,473
Range: $32,832 – $36,115
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$19.50/hr
Range: $18.57 – $20.43
Annual Rate
$40,557
Range: $38,626 – $42,488
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$22.42/hr
Range: $21.36 – $23.49
Annual Rate
$46,641
Range: $44,420 – $48,861
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
