Assistant Photographer Salary in San Diego, CA

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How much does an Assistant Photographer make in San Diego, CA? The average Assistant Photographer salary in San Diego, CA is $64,329 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $56,366 and $68,522. Salary ranges 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.

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Assistant Photographer (Bilingual in Korean)

Trend Notes - Lake Forest , CA

Assistant Photographer 1. Company Introduction At Trend Notes, we set ourselves apart as a competitive buying source. We have the muscle to back it up, too. Thanks to close relationships with more ...

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Photographer/Videographer

Natures Flavors - Orange , CA

Collaborate with Content Writer, Lead Photographer, and Brand Manager to ensure consistent brand image and message. * Assist with new series and concept pitches to innovate photo and video shoots ...

ZipRecruiter - 6 days ago

Photographer (Seasonal)

Holiday Magic Studios - Visalia , CA

The Assistant manages customer details, arranges the guests, draws the children's attention, and informs them on retrieving their photos post-session. Together, the Photographer and Studio Assistant ...

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Product Photographer / Digital Asset Specialist

Rocky Mountain ATV, Inc. - Payson , UT

Rocky Mountain is hiring a new Team Member to join our Brands Department as a Product Photographer ... Monitors product listings and update images as needed. * Assist in other aspects of photoshoots ...

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Photographer (On-Staff) - Automotive/Motorsports, Bay Area (California)

APEX Wheels - Pleasanton , CA

Bigger video projects will require you to step in and assist wherever needed. Depending on your ... As Our Automotive Photographer you will: * Use our social media & forum presence to seek out ...

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Sr. Photographer

Small Giants - Phoenix , AZ

The Senior Photographer will work closely with our marketing and design teams as well as clients to ... /Assist * Lighting Shoots based on DP/Director's desired look * Second Shooting Video and assisting ...

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What does an Assistant Photographer do?

Common responsibilities of an Assistant Photographer

Operate live microwave trucks and TVU packs.

November 03, 2022

Set up and break down equipment (camera equipment, lighting, backgrounds, props, etc.

December 02, 2022

Provide assistance with video editing and animation when necessary.

December 27, 2022

Organize, resize and retouch images and video clips as needed.

December 31, 2022

Develops storyboards and visual style in pre-production.

January 16, 2023

Understanding of photography principles, studio lighting and photo retouching.

February 04, 2023

Works with Marketing to ensure that final video is consistent with brand style guides.

February 28, 2023

Assist in Maintaining lighting & color consistency across laydown, and accessory sets.

March 15, 2023

Create and manage video and photography consistency throughout digital channels.

May 10, 2023

Manage time and changing priorities based on floorset and webset needs.

May 13, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Assistant Photographer in San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

56366

68522

64329

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

56661

69488

65560

What is the average salary for Assistant Photographer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Assistant Photographer in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Assistant Photographer ranges from $56,366 to $68,522 with the average base salary of $64,329. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,661 to $69,488 with the average total cash compensation of $65,560.

View Average Salary for Assistant Photographer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$64,329	$56,366 - $68,522
Bonus	$1,231	$295 - $966
Total Pay	$65,560	$56,661 - $69,488

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Assistant Photographer Salary Near San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,469 - $68,647	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,637 - $68,851	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,322 - $68,469	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,718 - $68,950	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,322 - $68,469	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,239 - $69,583	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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About San Diego, California

According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Canyon and Point Loma fault zones are part of the San Andreas Fault system. About 40 miles (64 km) east of the bay are the Laguna Mountains in the Peninsular Ranges, which are part of the backbone of the American continents. The city lies on approximately 200 deep canyons and hills separating its mesas, creating small pockets of natural open space scattered throughout the city and giving it a hilly geography. Traditionally, San Diegans have built the...

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