How much does a Broadcast Camera Operator make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Broadcast Camera Operator in the United States is $43 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $36 and $54. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Broadcast Camera Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Broadcast Camera Operator Salary $29 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Broadcast Camera Operator Salary $36 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Broadcast Camera Operator Salary $43 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Broadcast Camera Operator Salary $54 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Broadcast Camera Operator Salary $64 US March 26, 2024
25% $36 10% $29 90% $64 75% $54 $43 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Broadcast Camera Operator may be expected to maintain a variety of program/transmitter logs. Operates videotape machines, disk-based file servers, camera control units, studio cameras, video switchers, audio mixers and other equipment used in the broadcast of live and taped television programming. Being a Broadcast Camera Operator is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. May require an associate's degree or its equivalent with at least 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. In addition, Broadcast Camera Operator relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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