Camera operators rate their happiness above average.
At CareerExplorer, we conduct an ongoing survey with millions of people and ask them how satisfied they are with their careers. As it turns out, camera operators rate their career happiness 3.6 out of 5 stars which puts them in the top 24% of careers.
To put this into perspective, we compared how happy camera operators are to similar careers in the industry. Take a look at the results below:
Salaries and satisfaction ratings in similar careers
| Career | Satisfaction | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Tattoo artist | 3.8 | $39k |
| Art director | 3.8 | $89k |
| Set designer | 3.8 | $28k |
| Videographer | 3.8 | $35k |
| Executive producer | 3.6 | $60k |
| Camera operator | 3.6 | $53k |
| Producer | 3.6 | $75k |
| Talent director | 3.6 | $74k |
| Film and video editor | 3.6 | $53k |
So what does it mean to be happy in your career? Let’s break it down into different dimensions:
- Salary: Are camera operators happy with their salary?
- Meaning: Do camera operators find their jobs meaningful?
- Personality fit: How well suited are people’s personalities to their everyday tasks as camera operators?
- Work environment: How enjoyable are camera operator’s work environments?
- Skills utilization: Are camera operators making the best use of their abilities?
Are camera operators happy with their salary?
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