How much does a Photographer I make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Photographer I in the United States is $29 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $25 and $31. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Photographer I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Photographer I Salary $21 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Photographer I Salary $25 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Photographer I Salary $29 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Photographer I Salary $31 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Photographer I Salary $32 US March 26, 2024
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Customer Service: Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.

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Early Childhood Education: Early childhood education, also known as nursery education, is a branch of education theory that relates to the teaching of children from birth up to the age of eight.

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Videography: Videography is the process of capturing moving images on electronic media and even streaming media.

Customer Service 11.58%
Early Childhood Education 1.12%
Videography 0.47%
Others 86.83%

Job Description for Photographer I

Photographer I uses photographic and video equipment to capture a subject, place, or event. Understands and adheres to photography/videography guidelines and standards. Being a Photographer I has thorough knowledge and experience with concepts like composition, lighting, and balance. Helps sift through content to identify valuable photos or videos. Additionally, Photographer I may stage subjects or areas for capture and may work directly with clients. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Photographer I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Photographer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Photographer I

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Photographer I, the first career path typically starts with an Art Designer II position, and then Creative Supervisor.

The second career path typically progresses to Videographer.

Additionally, the third career path typically starts with a Photographer II position, and then progresses to Photography Studio Manager.

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Photographer I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Photographer I, the highest Photographer I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Photographer I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Photographer I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Photographer I salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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