Film/Television Camera Operator - Pay and progression
Kaitango Whakaahua Whitiāhua/Pouaka Whakaata
Pay
Film/television camera operators are usually freelancers. An experienced camera operator usually earns between $300 and $1,000 for a 10-hour day depending on their skill and experience, and demand. Camera operators who work for a television station usually earn between $30,000 and $60,000 per year.
According to the 2006 Census, film/television camera operators earned an average of $43,000 a year and worked an average of 38 hours per week. This includes full and part-time workers.
This information is provided as a guide only
Updated
September 2009
