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Photographers Salaries
in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, VA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $20.95 – $23.05
Average Annual Pay
Range: $43,576 – $47,934
Salaries for Photographers near Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
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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
$18.70/hr
Range: $17.81 - $19.59
Annual Rate
$38,892
Range: $37,040 - $40,744
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$22.00/hr
Range: $20.95 - $23.05
Annual Rate
$45,755
Range: $43,576 - $47,934
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.
- •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
