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Employment
Television, video, and motion picture camera operators held about 28,000 jobs in 2004, and film and video editors held about 20,000. Many are employed by independent television stations, local affiliate stations of television networks or broadcast groups, large cable and television networks, or smaller independent production companies. About 1 in 5 camera operators were self-employed. Some self-employed camera operators contracted with television networks, documentary or independent filmmakers, advertising agencies, or trade show or convention sponsors to work on individual projects for a set fee, often at a daily rate. Most of the salaried camera operators were employed by television broadcasting stations or motion picture studios. More than half of the salaried film and video editors worked for motion picture studios. Most camera operators and editors worked in large metropolitan areas.
Earnings
Median annual earnings for television, video, and motion picture camera operators were $37,610 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $22,640 and $56,400. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $15,730, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $76,100. Median annual earnings were $48,900 in the motion picture and video industries and $29,560 in radio and television broadcasting. Median annual earnings for film and video editors were $43,590 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $29,310 and $63,890. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $21,710, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $93,950. Median annual earnings were $44,710 in the motion picture and video industries, which employed the largest numbers of film and video editors. Many camera operators who work in film or video are freelancers, whose earnings tend to fluctuate each year. Because most freelance camera operators purchase their own equipment, they incur considerable expense acquiring and maintaining cameras and accessories. Some camera operators belong to unions, including the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians.
Related Occupations
Related arts and media occupations include artists and related workers, broadcast and sound engineering technicians, and radio operators, designers, and photographers.
Common Lay Titles
Advanced Electronic Field Production Specialist (Advanced EFP Specialist)
Broadcast Engineer
Camera Operator
Camera Operator, Animation
Camera Operator, Title
Camera Person
Cameraman
Cinematographer
Commercial Producer
Commercial Production Editor
Creative Services Director
Director
Director of Photography
Electronic News Gathering Camera-Person (ENG Camera-Person)
Engineer, Camera
Field Producer
Floor Director
Master Control Operator (MCO)
Media Technician
Motion Picture Cameraman
Motion Picture Photographer
Movie Shot Cameraman
News Cameraman
News Reel Cameraman
News Videographer
Newscast Director
Optical Effects Camera Operator
Photographer
Photojournalist
Producer
Production Assistant
Production Manager
Production Technician
Special Effects Designer
Studio Camera Operator
Technical Director
Television Cameraman
Television News Photographer
Television Producer
Television Production Assistant
Television Production Technician
Truck Operator
Video Camera Operator
Video Coordinator
Video Operator
Video Photographer
Video Producer
Videographer
Videotape Editor
Wild Life Photographer
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Schools Offering Degrees for
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture |
 | CDIA - Center for Digital Media Arts | Campus | Waltham, MA 02453 | | Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Campus | Needham, MA 02494 | | New England Institute of Technology | Campus | Warwick, RI 02886 | | Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Campus | Farmington, CT 06032 | | Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Campus | Pawcatuck, CT 06379 | | Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Campus | Stratford, CT 06661 | | Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Campus | Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604 | | Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Campus | Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 | | New York Film Academy | Campus | New York, NY 10003 | | Technology Career Services | Campus | New York, NY 10004 | | Hunter College | Campus | New York, NY 10010 | | Briarcliffe College | Campus | Bethpage, NY 11714 | | Five Towns College | Campus | Dix Hills, NY 11746 | | Recording Engineers Institute | Campus | Islandia, NY 11749 | | Oakbridge Academy of Arts | Campus | Lower Burrell, PA 15068 | | Computer Career Institute at Johns Hopkins | Campus | Columbia, MD 21046 | | Computer Career Institute at Johns Hopkins | Campus | Baltimore, MD 21224 | | University of Maryland | Campus | Baltimore, MD 21250 | | Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Campus | Arlington, VA 22202 | | Regent University | Campus | Virginia Beach, VA 23464 | | Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Campus | Atlanta, GA 30338 | | Florida Metropolitan University | Campus | Orlando, FL 32810 | | Audio Recording Technology Institute | Campus | Orlando, FL 32811 | | Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Campus | Orlando, FL 32839 | | Florida Metropolitan University | Campus | Melbourne, FL 32935 | | Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Campus | Davie, FL 33328 | | Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Campus | Palm Beach Gradens, FL 33403 | | Palm Beach Film School | Campus | West Palm Beach, FL 33407 | | Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Campus | Tampa, FL 33619 | | International Academy of Design and Technology | Campus | Tampa, FL 33634 | | Nossi College of Art | Campus | Goodlettsville, TN 37072 | | Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Campus | Nashville, TN 37214 | | International Academy of Design and Technology | Campus | Nashville, TN 37214 | | National College of Business and Technology | Campus | Lexington, KY 40508 | | Antonelli College | Campus | Cincinnati, OH 45202 | | Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts Inc | Campus | Southfield, MI 48075 | | International Academy of Design and Technology | Campus | Troy, MI 48083 | | Madison Media Institute | Campus | Madison, WI 53718 | | Minnesota School of Business | Campus | Oakdale, MN 55128 | | Institute of Production and Recording | Campus | Minneapolis, MN 55401 | | Minnesota School of Business | Campus | Richfield, MN 55423 | | Minnesota School of Business | Campus | Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 | | Minnesota School of Business | Campus | Plymouth, MN 55447 | | Minnesota School of Business | Campus | Waite Park, MN 56387 | | Flashpoint Academy | Campus | Chicago, IL 60602 | | International Academy of Design and Technology | Campus | Chicago, IL 60602 | | Harrington College of Design | Campus | Chicago, IL 60606 | | Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Campus | Irving, TX 75038 | | Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Campus | Houston, TX 77027 | | Connecticut School of Broadcasting | Campus | Austin, TX 78759 | | Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences | Campus | Tempe, AZ 85282 | | Los Angeles Film School | Campus | Los Angeles, CA 90028 | | Los Angeles Recording School | Campus | Hollywood, CA 90028 | | SAE Institute of Technology | Campus | Los Angeles, CA 90028 | | Hero Film School | Campus | Hollywood, CA 90028 | | Center for Education in TV and Radio | Campus | Torrance, CA 90503 | | Mt Sierra College | Campus | Monrovia, CA 91016 | | Columbia College Hollywood | Campus | Tarzana, CA 91356 | | Cinema Arts Tech | Campus | Van Nuys, CA 91401 | | Video Symphony | Campus | Burbank, CA 91502 | | Chapman University | Campus | Orange, CA 92866 | | Brooks Institute of Photography | Campus | Santa Barbara, CA 93103 | | Ohlone College | Campus | Fremont, CA 94539 | | Expression College for Digital Arts | Campus | Emeryville, CA 94608 |
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