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Photographers in The United States

(Fotógrafos)

Photographers -- Photograph persons, subjects, merchandise, or other commercial products. May develop negatives and produce finished prints.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)27-4021.00
Career InterestsAR
Minimum education required(High school)
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(Long OJT)
Long-term on-the-job training
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)-0.63 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)132,100
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)123,800
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)11,800
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$20,630
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$45,440
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$79,440
Career ClusterArts, A/V Technology & Communications
(Artes, tecnología del Audio-Vi'deo y comunicaciones)
Major Occupational GroupArts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

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