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Photographers in Maine

Photographers capture images of people, landscapes, merchandise, and other subjects for commercial, industrial, scientific, or journalistic purposes. They work in studios, offices, outdoor locations, or on assignment, using cameras, lighting equipment, and editing software to produce finished photographs that meet client specifications or publication standards. In Maine the median pay is $46,680 a year, 5% above the national median of $44,660.

$46,680median pay in Maine, per year
$36,030–$64,550middle half earn
180employed in Maine
$44,660U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Maine

2open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Maine or remote
2employers hiring
1posted in the last 7 days
CAwhere most openings are

What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningSpeakingService OrientationReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive LearningMonitoringSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceSales and MarketingComputers and ElectronicsAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguageCommunications and Media

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Photographers.

Licenses and training in Maine

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O*NET-SOC 27-4021.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Maine, annual.