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Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators

Develop photos from film or digital media.

Quick Facts

Wages:

Well below the statewide median
$16.29 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

Shrinking
Growth rate:  -8.7%    Read more about outlook

Education:

High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

Typical Work Tasks
  • Load digital images onto computers or websites.
  • Operate digital imaging equipment.
  • Operate photographic developing or print production equipment.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.
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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $16.29
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This career pays well below the statewide median wage.


Wages for Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators *

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