Photographers Jobs Pay in St. Louis, MO
Average Hourly Pay
$23.87
25.4%Below national average
Range: $22.73 – $25.00
Average Annual Pay
$49,642
25.4%Below national average
Range: $47,278 – $52,006
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
$20.29/hr
Range: $19.32 – $21.25
Annual Rate
$42,196
Range: $40,186 – $44,205
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$23.87/hr
Range: $22.73 – $25.00
Annual Rate
$49,642
Range: $47,278 – $52,006
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$27.45/hr
Range: $26.14 – $28.75
Annual Rate
$57,088
Range: $54,370 – $59,807
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
