Question by lil_karn: how much do film and television production people make yearly?
im thinking about going into film and television production at humber college in toronto. I was just wondering how much people in this field make a year, i know they woulld differ but if someone could give me some info, it would be appriciated
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Answer by Joe K
From the US Department of Labor site listed below, you can find the following info about earnings for production people in television. Announcers fall into a different category, but you can find the whole publication of the 2008-2009 Occupational Outlook Handbook at the second link below. Sometimes you have to look around a bit to find what you want, but it has lots of info. Like television announcer is listed under announcer, not television announcer. Check it out. The book has the nature of the work, the environment you work in, hours you might work in a given occupation, and lots more. Anyway, here’s the info you were looking for.
Median annual earnings for television, video, and motion picture camera operators were $ 40,060 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $ 26,930 and $ 59,440. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $ 18,810, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $ 84,500. Median annual earnings were $ 44,010 in the motion picture and video industries and $ 32,200 in radio and television broadcasting.
Median annual earnings for film and video editors were $ 46,670 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $ 30,610 and $ 74,650. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $ 22,710, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $ 110,720. Median annual earnings were $ 53,580 in the motion picture and video industries, which employed the largest numbers of film and video editors.
Many camera operators who work in film or video are freelancers, whose earnings tend to fluctuate each year. Because most freelance camera operators purchase their own equipment, they incur considerable expense acquiring and maintaining cameras and accessories. Some camera operators belong to unions, including the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, and the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians.
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