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Military Photographers and Videographers
Median Salary
56,686
Workforce Count
392
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Military photographers and videographers have an important job in communicating and recording military activity. Photographers photograph people, landscapes, merchandise, and other subjects, using digital or film cameras and other equipment. Videographers use a variety of electronic media to record videos for television, internet, and film.
What is the work environment like?
Photographers and videographers work both indoors and outdoors while photographing their subjects. They may take photos from aircraft or ships. They process photographs in photographic laboratories on bases or aboard ships.
How many people have this role in the Military?
392
Compensation
Understanding How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$102,447
2 Years
$71,219
6 Years
$102,447
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Enlisted service members execute vital tasks, support operations alongside officers and develop role-specific skills to achieve mission success.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Photographers and videographers in the Military will gain skills through classroom study, including practice in taking and developing photographs, and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training may include:
- Photographic processing and reproduction
- Principles of photojournalism
- Operation and maintenance of photographic equipment
- Motion picture equipment operation
- Audio recording and using sound equipment
- Scripting and special effects techniques
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Photojournalism
- Digital Arts
- Commercial Photography
- Photography
Learn About How Military Can Pay for 100% of your College Degree
The Military has several programs that cover college costs — so you can pursue your education with little to no debt.
Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interest
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Customer and Personal Service
- Computers and Electronics
- Sales and Marketing
- Administrative
- Administration and Management
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.
Artistic
You love creating things and expressing yourself through art, writing and music.
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