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Photographers in Rhode Island

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 Rhode Island the median pay is $37,300 a year, 16% below the national median of $44,660.

$37,300median pay in Rhode Island, per year
$35,080–$57,850middle half earn
220employed in Rhode Island
$44,660U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Rhode Island

2open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Rhode Island or remote
2employers hiring
1posted in the last 7 days
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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 Rhode Island

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