Photographers Jobs Pay in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA
Average Hourly Pay
$22.00
31.3%Below national average
Range: $20.95 – $23.05
Average Annual Pay
$45,755
31.3%Below national average
Range: $43,576 – $47,934
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
$18.70/hr
Range: $17.81 – $19.59
Annual Rate
$38,892
Range: $37,040 – $40,744
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$22.00/hr
Range: $20.95 – $23.05
Annual Rate
$45,755
Range: $43,576 – $47,934
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$25.30/hr
Range: $24.09 – $26.51
Annual Rate
$52,618
Range: $50,112 – $55,124
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
