The Academy Awards® Jobs: Behind the Scenes
| Job Title |
Pay Type |
Median Pay |
90th Percentile Pay |
Typical Degree Level |
| Camera Operator |
Hourly Wage |
$19.00 |
$44.30 |
Bachelor's |
| Chauffeur |
Hourly Wage |
$16.80 |
$31.90 |
High School |
| Event Planner |
Annual Salary |
$48,300 |
$80,500 |
Bachelor's |
| Fashion Designer |
Annual Salary |
$58,500 |
$97,200 |
Bachelor's |
| Features Reporter |
Annual Salary |
$39,200 |
$66,300 |
Bachelor's |
| Freelance Photographer |
Hourly Wage |
$22.50 |
$84.20 |
Associate's |
| Hairdresser |
Annual Salary |
$26,800 |
$58,700 |
Certificate |
| Janitor |
Hourly Wage |
$9.10 |
$15.00 |
High School |
| Makeup Artist |
Hourly Wage |
$17.30 |
$33.20 |
Certificate |
| Music Director |
Annual Salary |
$55,600 |
$129,000 |
Bachelor's |
| Production Manager, Television |
Annual Salary |
$61,200 |
$95,100 |
Bachelor's |
| Public Relations (PR) Specialist |
Annual Salary |
$39,600 |
$61,100 |
Bachelor's |
| Script Writer |
Annual Salary |
$37,800 |
$108,000 |
Bachelor's |
| Security Consultant |
Annual Salary |
$75,100 |
$144,000 |
Bachelor's |
| Senior Accountant |
Annual Salary |
$60,400 |
$80,300 |
Bachelor's |
| Set Designer |
Annual Salary |
$44,600 |
$95,900 |
Bachelor's |
| Sound Board Operator |
Hourly Wage |
$10.50 |
$22.50 |
Associate's |
| Stage Manager |
Annual Salary |
$33,100 |
$81,700 |
Bachelor's |
| Stylist |
Annual Salary |
$41,900 |
$101,000 |
Bachelor's |
| Television Director |
Annual Salary |
$51,600 |
$143,000 |
Bachelor's |
| Theatrical Lighting Technician |
Hourly Wage |
$15.00 |
$26.00 |
Associate's |
| TV Producer |
Annual Salary |
$54,500 |
$101,000 |
Bachelor's |
| Web Designer and Developer |
Annual Salary |
$40,300 |
$68,400 |
Bachelor's |
Methodology
The median pay shown for each job title reflects the typical total cash compensation for that position across all locations and industries. Total cash compensation includes base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable. It stands to reason that those who secure a job behind the scenes at the Academy Awards will be paid on the higher end of the pay distribution. For this reason, we also include the 90th percentile pay as an approximate measure of top earners in the field. Levels of experience vary depending on the job requirements for each position. The typical level of education of people in these job positions is also listed.
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PayScale.com's Backstage Look at the 2012 Academy Awards®
Who makes sure that the red carpet arrives on time and the sealed envelope is in the right presenter's hand? For each million-dollar smile we see on TV during the Oscars®, there are dozens of talented people behind the scenes working to pull the whole event together. What do they earn?
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