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Photographers Salaries
in West Virginia, WV
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $17.33 – $19.06
Average Annual Pay
Range: $36,046 – $39,651
Salaries for Photographers near West Virginia
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Alabama, AL
$21.89
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Alaska, AK
$21.33
17.2%Higher than Photographers in West Virginia, WV
Arizona, AZ
$24.83
36.4%Higher than Photographers in West Virginia, WV
Arkansas, AR
$18.52
1.8%Higher than Photographers in West Virginia, WV
California, CA
$38.48
111.4%Higher than Photographers in West Virginia, WV
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
$15.47/hr
Range: $14.73 - $16.20
Annual Rate
$32,172
Range: $30,639 - $33,703
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$18.20/hr
Range: $17.33 - $19.06
Annual Rate
$37,849
Range: $36,046 - $39,651
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$20.93/hr
Range: $19.93 - $21.92
Annual Rate
$43,526
Range: $41,453 - $45,599
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
