• Photographers
  • Arts, Audio/Video Technology and Communications
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 38,630
    $26,680 range bar $71,780
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
    Image of growth rate score 4
    Fast Growing
  • Photographers use their technical expertise, creativity, and composition skills to produce and preserve images that tell a story or record an event.

What do they typically do

  • Market or advertise services to attract clients
  • Analyze and plan the composition of photographs
  • Use various photographic techniques and lighting equipment
  • Capture subjects in professional-quality photographs
  • Enhance the subject's appearance with natural or artificial light
  • Use photo-enhancing software
  • Maintain a digital portfolio to demonstrate their work
  • Archive and manage imagery

Number of Jobs

Average Annual
Job Growth +1.2%
Job Openings 437

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