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Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators

Median Salary
35,620
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Perform work involved in developing and processing photographic images from film or digital media. May perform precision tasks such as editing photographic negatives and prints.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

82%

Self-employed

7%

State and local government

6%

Private not for profit

3%

Federal Government

2%

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$18,940

10%

$35,620

Median

$77,910

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    84%

  • Some college

    7%

  • Bachelor's degree

    5%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    2%

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Computers and Electronics
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Mechanical
  • Production and Processing
  • Chemistry

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Artistic

You love creating things and expressing yourself through art, writing and music.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.