ORUNE
Roles

Photographers

Arts, Design, Entertainment · Bachelor's degree

SALARY RANGE

$22,044

10th

$30,060

25th

$40,080

Median

$52,104

75th

$61,322

90th

Median hourly: $19.27/hr

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024 OEWS (most recent release)

EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK

Growth outlook: Decline

Projected change: -2.8% (-1,062 jobs)

Projection period: 2024-2034

Typical education: Bachelor's degree

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024-2034 Employment Projections

ORUNE'S AI ANALYSIS

Based on O*NET task data and published AI research

3

AI handles independently

2

AI assists (and growing)

3

Distinctly human

AI currently handles 3 of 8 tasks independently, assists with 2 more, and 3 remain distinctly human. The balance is shifting as AI capabilities grow.

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Salary and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024 OEWS, 2024-2034 Employment Projections).

Task analysis based on O*NET occupational data and published AI research.

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