Photographer

Code: 27-4021.00

Also known as: Advertising Photographer, Commercial Photographer, Newspaper Photographer, Owner/Photographer, Photo Editor, Photographer, Photojournalist, Portrait Photographer, Sports Photographer

Description: Photographers use a variety of cameras, lighting packages, lenses, software packages and backdrops to produce and edit images. Educational requirements in this field vary by career path. In general, a post-secondary school degree is not required. However, those who desire to work for a newspaper or magazine publisher may need a Bachelor's degree.

Photographer

Typical wages


10% $22,410
25% $28,530
Median $41,280
75% $62,440
90% $86,850
10% $10.78
25% $13.72
Median $19.85
75% $30.02
90% $41.76

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
133,500
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
128,700
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 10,900