How much does a Cinematographer make in Miami, FL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cinematographer in Miami, FL is $72,046. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $63,392 to $83,582, with most professionals earning between $55,513 and $94,084.

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What is a Cinematographer?

A Cinematographer or director of photography (sometimes shortened to DP or DOP) is the chief over the camera and light crews working on a film, television production or other live action piece and is responsible for making artistic and technical decisions related to the image. The study and practice of this field is referred to as cinematography. The Cinematographer selects the camera, film stock, lenses, filters, etc., to realize the scene in accordance with the intentions of the director. Relations between the Cinematographer and director vary; in some instances the director will allow the ...

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What is the average salary for Cinematographer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cinematographer in Miami, FL. The base salary for Cinematographer ranges from $63,392 to $83,582 with the average base salary of $72,046. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,097 to $86,588 with the average total cash compensation of $73,508.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $72,046 $63,392 - $83,582
Bonus $1,462 $704 - $3,006
Total Pay $73,508 $64,097 - $86,588
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Hialeah, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,076 - $83,164 COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Hollywood, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,432 - $83,634 COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Pembroke Pines, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,996 - $83,060 COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Fort Lauderdale, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,432 - $83,634 COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Coconut Creek, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,432 - $83,634 COMPARE TO Miami, FL
CITY, STATE Boca Raton, FL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,263 - $84,730 COMPARE TO Miami, FL
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Cinematographer Editor LOCATION Miami, FL MINIMUM SALARY $66,660 MAXIMUM SALARY $84,303
JOB TITLE Freelance Cinematographer LOCATION Miami, FL MINIMUM SALARY $58,301 MAXIMUM SALARY $77,025
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