Commercial Photographer: a High Stress, Low Paying Job

A couple weeks ago, on October 29th, CNN Money posted a report of the top 15 Stressful Jobs that Pay Badly. Ranked just a little more stressful and underpaid than a Minister and an Assisted Living Director, I found Commercial Photographer at number 8. For those of you who are thinking of getting into the field, definitely make sure you are doing it for the right reasons. You won't become a millionaire. Plus, it is not always as glamorous as it seems. Commercial photographers contend with long days, heavy equipment, & hard work.

Here are their stats on the average Commercial Photographer:

Median Pay: $43,600

Percentage who say their job is stressful: 100%

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