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Camera Operator Hourly Rate

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Updated: 18 Jun 2013

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Camera Operator 2013 Total Pay (?

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$21,084 - $104,698

(Median)

21K

53K

100K

MEDIAN: $38,925

10%

75%

90%

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Camera Operator Job Listings

Video Camera Operators (videographer)

Jun 09

Bonstonker Productions - Baton Rouge, LA

We need a Cameraman/woman to work on Saturdays between 8am and 2.30pm between September 7th and November 2nd. That will be 9 Saturdays in total. Successful... - Indeed

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Studio Camera Operator

May 24

Scripps - Palm Beach, FL

duties may be added, or changed at any time, without notice. Operate studio cameras. Check anchor microphone, relay information between anchors and control room... - Indeed

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Professional Sports Team - Camera Operator

Jun 14

Professional Sports Team - Central Islip, NY

servicing camera equipment as needed. Operator will... as a camera operator • Experience with Sony XDCAM EX camera or equivalent • Familiar with camera operation... - Indeed

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National Pay Data

	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	$25	$50	$75
Hourly Rate	$8.57 - $53.33
Overtime	$20.64 - $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 - $2,959
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). )	$21,084 - $104,698
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 18 Jun 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 38

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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	$9.05 - $46.41
Audio or Video Production or Recording	$7.55 - $50.94
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation	$8.01 - $44.08
Musical Performance	$8.06 - $46.15

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Key Statistics for Camera Operator Salaries and Jobs

Gender

Female

Male

95%

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

53%

5-9 years

21%

10-19 years

13%

20 years or more

11%

Top Degrees

Hourly Rate


Bachelor's Degree	$20.00 - $25.60

Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 38%		Dental: 17%
	Vision: 17%		None: 62%

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