Photographers Jobs Pay in Wilmington, NC
Average Hourly Pay
$26.73
16.5%Below national average
Range: $25.46 – $28.01
Average Annual Pay
$55,605
16.5%Below national average
Range: $52,957 – $58,252
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
$22.72/hr
Range: $21.64 – $23.81
Annual Rate
$47,264
Range: $45,013 – $49,514
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$26.73/hr
Range: $25.46 – $28.01
Annual Rate
$55,605
Range: $52,957 – $58,252
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$30.74/hr
Range: $29.28 – $32.21
Annual Rate
$63,946
Range: $60,901 – $66,990
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
