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What is a microfilm camera operator and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a microfilm camera operator. For example, did you know that they make an average of $41.56 an hour? That's $86,446 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 12% and produce 9,600 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreMicrofilm Camera OperatorUS Average
Salary
6.8

Avg. Salary $86,446

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.7

Growth rate 12%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.9
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.24%

Asian 5.69%

Black or African American 5.05%

Hispanic or Latino 13.31%

Unknown 5.05%

White 70.65%

Gender

female 48.48%

male 51.52%

Age - 36
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 36
Stress level
7.7

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
6.9

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.4

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a microfilm camera operator

  1. Explore microfilm camera operator education requirements

    Most common microfilm camera operator degrees

    Bachelor's

    46.2 %

    Diploma

    23.1 %

    High School Diploma

    15.4 %
  2. Complete relevant microfilm camera operator training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New microfilm camera operators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a microfilm camera operator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real microfilm camera operator resumes.
  3. Research microfilm camera operator duties and responsibilities

    • Coordinate with other camera operators and photography director to ensure professional video footage.
    • Mail tapes, progress reports, production notes and footage to MTV's NY office.
  4. Apply for microfilm camera operator jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a microfilm camera operator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average microfilm camera operator salary

The average microfilm camera operator salary in the United States is $86,446 per year or $42 per hour. Microfilm camera operator salaries range between $60,000 and $123,000 per year.

Average microfilm camera operator salary
$86,446 Yearly
$41.56 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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