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.
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 |