Photographers Jobs Pay in Stockton-Lodi, CA
Average Hourly Pay
$28.94
9.6%Below national average
Range: $27.56 – $30.32
Average Annual Pay
$60,191
9.6%Below national average
Range: $57,325 – $63,057
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
$24.60/hr
Range: $23.43 – $25.77
Annual Rate
$51,162
Range: $48,726 – $53,598
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$28.94/hr
Range: $27.56 – $30.32
Annual Rate
$60,191
Range: $57,325 – $63,057
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$33.28/hr
Range: $31.69 – $34.87
Annual Rate
$69,220
Range: $65,924 – $72,516
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
