Hourly Wage for Freelance Camera Operator Salary in the United States

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How much does a Freelance Camera Operator make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Freelance Camera Operator in the United States is $36 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $29 and $44. 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. 

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Traditional freelance platforms often fall short when it comes to scalability and diversity. That ... Proficiency in operating professional-grade video cameras, lighting equipment, and audio setups
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Possession of a reliable smartphone with a clear working camera * Dependable transportation * Good ... freelance worker, full time, full-time, gig economy user, health care, healthcare, host, hostess ...
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Onward Search - Phoenix , AZ
Provide guidance and support to in-house and freelance photographers, ensuring consistency and ... Proficiency in operating professional-grade DSLR cameras, lenses, and lighting equipment
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Understand the total hourly compensation opportunity for a Freelance Camera Operator, hourly wage plus other pay elements

Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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36

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
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36
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Freelance Camera Operator in the United States. The average hourly rate for Freelance Camera Operator ranges from $29 to $44 with the average hourly pay of $36. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $30 to $46 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $36.

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