Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$40,610/yr
Typical range
$35,170 – $50,150
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators does
Photographic process workers and machine operators develop film and digital images using chemical processes and automated equipment in labs and printing facilities. They adjust settings, monitor quality, and produce photographs and prints for customers.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers — $74,450/yr
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers — $48,570/yr
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers — $53,750/yr
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders — $43,220/yr
- Machinists — $58,750/yr
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