Freelance Camera Operator Salary in Lansing, MI

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Freelance Camera Operator in Lansing, MI is $73,468. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $48,961 to a high of $107,858, with most professionals earning between $60,640 and $91,469.

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Average Salary Range for Freelance Camera Operator in Lansing, MI

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What is the average salary for Freelance Camera Operator in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Freelance Camera Operator in Lansing, MI. The base salary for Freelance Camera Operator ranges from $60,640 to $91,469 with the average base salary of $73,468. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,933 to $93,935 with the average total cash compensation of $73,981.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $73,468 $60,640 - $91,469
Bonus $512 $293 - $2,466
Total Pay $73,981 $60,933 - $93,935
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Freelance Camera Operator Salary Near Lansing, MI

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Battle Creek, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,323 - $92,499 COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Flint, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,391 - $88,077 COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Ann Arbor, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,977 - $94,994 COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Novi, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,676 - $94,540 COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Saginaw, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,711 - $88,559 COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
CITY, STATE Farmington, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,382 - $94,096 COMPARE TO Lansing, MI
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About Lansing, Michigan    Lansing /ˈlænsɪŋ/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is mostly in Ingham County, although portions of the city extend west into Eaton Co....More

Lansing, Michigan  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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