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Photographers Salaries
in St. Louis, MO-IL, MO
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $22.73 – $25.00
Average Annual Pay
Range: $47,278 – $52,006
Salaries for Photographers near St. Louis, MO-IL
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$21.89
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$21.33
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Arizona, AZ
$24.83
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$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
$20.29/hr
Range: $19.32 - $21.25
Annual Rate
$42,196
Range: $40,186 - $44,205
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$23.87/hr
Range: $22.73 - $25.00
Annual Rate
$49,642
Range: $47,278 - $52,006
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.
- •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

