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Average Mid-Career Photographer with Social Media Marketing Skills Hourly Pay in Los Angeles, California

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$25.21
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Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
25%
$22.50
MEDIAN
$25.21
75%
$85

The average hourly pay for a Photographer is $25.21 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$23 - $85
Total Pay
$28k - $209k
Based on 13 salary profiles (last updated Oct 22 2019)
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What Do Photographers Do?

Photographer Tasks
  • Take pictures either in studio or on location.
  • Work with clients or workplace teams to create photographic images.
  • Use creative knowledge to compose photographs.
  • Review sets of photographs to select the best work.
  • Operate various types of photographic and computer equipment to create photographic images.
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Common Health Benefits for a Photographer

Medical
80%
Dental
60%
Vision
50%
None
20%

Gender Breakdown for Photographers

Female
62.5%
Male
37.5%
This data is based on 8 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Photographers

What is the highest pay for Photographers in Los Angeles?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Photographer in Los Angeles is $NaN / hour

What is the lowest pay for Photographers in Los Angeles?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Photographer in Los Angeles is $NaN / hour

How can Photographers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Photographer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Photographer that oversees more junior Photographers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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What your skills are worth in the job market is constantly changing.
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