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Photographers Salaries
in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, DC
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $36.08 – $39.69
Average Annual Pay
Range: $75,046 – $82,551
Salaries for Photographers near Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
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$21.33
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$18.52
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California, CA
$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
$32.20/hr
Range: $30.67 - $33.74
Annual Rate
$66,979
Range: $63,789 - $70,168
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$37.88/hr
Range: $36.08 - $39.69
Annual Rate
$78,799
Range: $75,046 - $82,551
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$43.56/hr
Range: $41.49 - $45.64
Annual Rate
$90,619
Range: $86,303 - $94,934
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
