Career Paths From Photographers

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Film and Video EditorsAdvancement92.3% skill match
Photographers and Film and Video Editors share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Film and Video Editors is typically a step up, requiring more preparation and paying more. Job Zone is higher (4 vs 3). Median salary is about 69% higher.
Current median salary
$44,660
Target median salary
$75,420
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
4
Opticians, DispensingCareer Change92.6% skill match
Photographers and Opticians, Dispensing share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Opticians, Dispensing is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 6% higher.
Current median salary
$44,660
Target median salary
$47,260
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness InstructorsCareer Change90.5% skill match
Photographers and Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 6% higher.
Current median salary
$44,660
Target median salary
$47,160
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Detectives and Criminal InvestigatorsCareer Change89.6% skill match
Photographers and Detectives and Criminal Investigators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Detectives and Criminal Investigators is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 110% higher.
Current median salary
$44,660
Target median salary
$93,790
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Traffic TechniciansCareer Change89.8% skill match
Photographers and Traffic Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Traffic Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 32% higher.
Current median salary
$44,660
Target median salary
$59,090
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Skincare SpecialistsCareer Change91.2% skill match
Photographers and Skincare Specialists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Skincare Specialists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set.
Current median salary
$44,660
Target median salary
$45,330
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Physical Therapist AssistantsCareer Change89.5% skill match
Photographers and Physical Therapist Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Physical Therapist Assistants is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 53% higher.
Current median salary
$44,660
Target median salary
$68,380
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and CosmetologistsCareer Change89.7% skill match
Photographers and Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 20% lower.
Current median salary
$44,660
Target median salary
$35,790
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Cargo and Freight AgentsCareer Change89.3% skill match
Photographers and Cargo and Freight Agents share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Cargo and Freight Agents is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 17% higher.
Current median salary
$44,660
Target median salary
$52,260
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondaryCareer Change92.5% skill match
Photographers and Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 43% higher.
Current median salary
$44,660
Target median salary
$63,820
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard TilesCareer Change91.1% skill match
Photographers and Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 26% higher.
Current median salary
$44,660
Target median salary
$56,460
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Nurse PractitionersCareer Change92.1% skill match
Photographers and Nurse Practitioners share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Nurse Practitioners is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 3). Median salary is about 196% higher.
Current median salary
$44,660
Target median salary
$132,300
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
5
Exercise PhysiologistsCareer Change90.9% skill match
Photographers and Exercise Physiologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Exercise Physiologists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (4 vs 3). Median salary is about 33% higher.
Current median salary
$44,660
Target median salary
$59,460
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
4
Orthotists and ProsthetistsCareer Change91% skill match
Photographers and Orthotists and Prosthetists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Orthotists and Prosthetists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 3). Median salary is about 82% higher.
Current median salary
$44,660
Target median salary
$81,110
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
5
Medical DosimetristsCareer Change90.7% skill match
Photographers and Medical Dosimetrists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Medical Dosimetrists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (4 vs 3). Median salary is about 230% higher.
Current median salary
$44,660
Target median salary
$147,470
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
4

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.