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Camera Operator Hourly Rate

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Updated: 20 May 2013

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Camera Operator 2013 Total Pay (?

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$20,940 - $84,971

(Median)

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MEDIAN: $37,634

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	National Hourly Rate Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$17	$34	$51
Hourly Rate	$8.51 - $48.94
Overtime	$16.95 - $42.73

	National Annualized Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$50K	$100K	$150K
Bonus	$0.00 - $2,035
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$20,940 - $84,971
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 20 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 36

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Camera Operator Tasks

Assemble, prepare, set up, and disassemble equipment before and after shooting.
Operate the film or digital camera that records the television, movie, or live event.

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Companies and Industries for Camera Operator Salaries

Popular Industries

Hourly Rate


Television Broadcasting	$8.93 - $45.98
Audio or Video Production or Recording	$7.45 - $50.50
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation	$7.90 - $43.67
Musical Performance	$7.95 - $45.79

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Key Statistics for Camera Operator Salaries and Jobs

Gender

Female

Male

94%

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

50%

5-9 years

22%

10-19 years

14%

20 years or more

11%

Top Degrees

Hourly Rate


Bachelor's Degree	$14.13 - $25.28

Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 41%		Dental: 19%
	Vision: 19%		None: 59%

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