Photographers Jobs Pay in Virginia, VA
Average Hourly Pay
$26.76
16.4%Below national average
Range: $25.49 – $28.04
Average Annual Pay
$55,670
16.4%Below national average
Range: $53,019 – $58,321
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
$22.75/hr
Range: $21.67 – $23.83
Annual Rate
$47,320
Range: $45,066 – $49,573
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$26.76/hr
Range: $25.49 – $28.04
Annual Rate
$55,670
Range: $53,019 – $58,321
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$30.77/hr
Range: $29.31 – $32.25
Annual Rate
$64,020
Range: $60,972 – $67,069
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
