Earnings
The median salary for photographic equipment technicians was $46,850 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $34,710, while the highest paid 10 percent earned $120,090 or more a year. Earnings for self-employed technicians vary widely. In the right location, independent technicians can build up businesses that provide them earnings higher than those of technicians who work for manufacturers or shops.
Benefits for photographic equipment technicians depend on the employer; however, they usually include such items as health insurance, retirement or 401(k) plans, and paid vacation days. Self-employed technicians must provide their own benefits.
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