Career Profile
Camera Operators, Television, Video, & Film
Film and video editors and camera operators manipulate moving images that entertain or inform an audience.
General Information
Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions.
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Camera Operators, Television, Video, & Film
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 15 openings per year are projected for Camera Operators, Television, Video, & Film.
Employment Change
Employment for Camera Operators, Television, Video, & Film is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 23.1% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $25.36/hour. Entry level workers are paid $17.58, while experienced workers are paid $35.25. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 93 Camera Operators, Television, Video, & Film in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 115.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Camera Operators, Television, Video, & Film are Motion Picture and Video Industries, Spectator Sports, and Sound Recording Industries.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Camera Operators, Television, Video, & Film include English Language, Computers and Electronics, and Communications and Media.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Camera Operators, Television, Video, & Film is Associate's. 68% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.