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Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture in The United States

(Camarógrafos de televisión, video y cine)

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture -- Operate television, video, or motion picture camera to photograph images or scenes for various purposes, such as TV broadcasts, advertising, video production, or motion pictures.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)27-4031.00
Career InterestsRA
Minimum education required(Bachelor)
Bachelor's degree
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(None)
None
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)0.82 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)29,400
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)31,800
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)3,200
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$26,560
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$64,960
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$110,790
Career ClusterArts, A/V Technology & Communications
(Artes, tecnología del Audio-Vi'deo y comunicaciones)
Major Occupational GroupArts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

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