Average Media Equipment Operator Salary in Norway for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Media Equipment Operator salary for 2024 in Norway and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Norwegian krone. To keep things simple, we are using the NOK currency code instead of the currency symbol kr.

How Much Does a Media Equipment Operator Make in Norway?

A Media Equipment Operator working in Norway will typically earn around 299,200 NOK per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 139,100 NOK to the highest average salary of 477,000 NOK.

Average Annual Salary
299,200 NOK
Average Monthly Salary
24,933 NOK

Lowest Annual Salary
139,100 NOK
Lowest Monthly Salary
11,591 NOK

Highest Annual Salary
477,000 NOK
Highest Monthly Salary
39,750 NOK

These are average salaries for a Media Equipment Operator in Norway and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Media Equipment Operator to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Media Equipment Operator salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Media Equipment Operator Salaries in Norway

So we've looked at the average salaries a Media Equipment Operator will earn in Norway. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Media Equipment Operator can earn between 139,100 NOK and 477,000 NOK on average in Norway. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Media Equipment Operator in Norway is 324,100 NOK. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 324,100 NOK, and 50% of the population earn more than 324,100 NOK.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Media Equipment Operator salary in Norway, 25% of the population are earning less than 206,700 NOK while 75% of the population earn more than 206,700 NOK.

75% of the population earn less than 429,900 NOK, and 25% of the population earn more than 429,900 NOK.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Media Equipment Operator Salary by Experience Level in Norway

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average media equipment operator salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Media Equipment Operator in Norway that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 157,600 NOK.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Media Equipment Operator salary would increase to 210,600 NOK.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Media Equipment Operator, the average salary would be 308,400 NOK.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 374,100 NOK.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Media Equipment Operator with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 408,200 NOK.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Media Equipment Operator with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 445,100 NOK.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
157,600 NOK
2-5 Years +34%
210,600 NOK
5-10 Years +48%
308,400 NOK
10-15 Years +22%
374,100 NOK
15-20 Years +9%
408,200 NOK
20+ Years +8%
445,100 NOK

Media Equipment Operator Salary by Education Level in Norway

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Media Equipment Operator in Norway based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Media Equipment Operator in Norway with a high school education can earn an average salary of 177,100 NOK.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Media Equipment Operator in Norway with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 280,600 NOK.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Media Equipment Operator in Norway with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 470,500 NOK.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
177,100 NOK
Certificate or Diploma +57%
280,600 NOK
Bachelor's Degree +68%
470,500 NOK

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Norway is around 255,000 to 765,000 NOK and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Media Equipment Operator Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Norway, a male media equipment operator will earn an average of 303,600 NOK, while a female media equipment operator will earn around 293,500 NOK.

This means that a male media equipment operator earns approximately 3% more than a female media equipment operator for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Norway

Male
303,600 NOK
Female -3%
293,500 NOK

Media Equipment Operator Average Pay Raise in Norway

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Media Equipment Operator in Norway is around 12% every 14 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Norway is around 9% every 15 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 12 ÷ 14 ) × 12  = 10%

What this means is that a Media Equipment Operator in Norway can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 10% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Norway for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Norway.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
9%
Energy
9%
Information Technology
9%
Healthcare
9%
Travel
9%
Construction
9%
Education
9%

Media Equipment Operator Bonus and Incentive Rates in Norway

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Media Equipment Operator is a low bonus based job, with 34% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

66% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
34%
No Bonus
66%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Norway earn approximately 5% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
628,700 NOK
Private Sector -5%
596,600 NOK

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Media Equipment Operator

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Media Equipment Operator in Norway.

Job Title Category Salary
3D Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 519,500 NOK
3D Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 517,100 NOK
3D Generalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 435,300 NOK
3D Visualization Specialist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 536,200 NOK
Acrobatic Rigger Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 350,000 NOK
Actor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 731,700 NOK
Art Administrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 565,700 NOK
Art Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 696,200 NOK
Art Lead Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 691,300 NOK
Associate Media Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 584,400 NOK
Associate Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 784,600 NOK
Broadcast and Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 469,800 NOK
Broadcast Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 374,100 NOK
Broadcast News Analyst Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 566,600 NOK
Broadcast Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 346,600 NOK
Broadcasting Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 653,400 NOK
Broadcasting Presenter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 723,900 NOK
Camera Equipment Repairer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 388,500 NOK
Camera Operator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 345,900 NOK
Cartoonist / Animator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 519,600 NOK
CAS Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 611,200 NOK
Censorship Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 640,800 NOK
Choreographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 472,100 NOK
Colorist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 283,400 NOK
Communications Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 817,900 NOK
Correspondent Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 597,700 NOK
Dance Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 532,500 NOK
Dancer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 503,800 NOK
Director of Photography Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 562,600 NOK
Disc Jockey Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 345,900 NOK
Editorial Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 303,600 NOK
Events Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 569,500 NOK
Graphic Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 394,500 NOK
Illustrator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 418,700 NOK
Industrial Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 345,900 NOK
Instructional Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 336,800 NOK
Journalist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 665,100 NOK
Makeup Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 365,400 NOK
Media Design Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 949,700 NOK
Media Operations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 760,300 NOK
Media Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 500,100 NOK
Media Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 722,900 NOK
Media Product Development Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 944,600 NOK
Media Production Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 885,400 NOK
Media Program Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,061,900 NOK
Media Relation Executive Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,039,000 NOK
Media Relations Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 960,600 NOK
Media Sales Manager Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,068,100 NOK
Movement and Dance Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 541,100 NOK
Multimedia Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 394,300 NOK
Multimedia Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 381,700 NOK
Music Consultant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 492,300 NOK
Musician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 435,200 NOK
News Associate Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 479,800 NOK
News Reporter Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 679,200 NOK
Post Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 320,500 NOK
Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 892,500 NOK
Product Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 375,700 NOK
Product Planner Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 472,100 NOK
Production Artist Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 481,600 NOK
Production Assistant Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 330,900 NOK
Production Director Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 811,900 NOK
Production Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 320,500 NOK
Program Researcher Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 588,200 NOK
Promotion Coordinator Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 440,600 NOK
Sound Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 488,200 NOK
Sound Engineering Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 286,400 NOK
Stage Technician Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 301,800 NOK
Sub Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 357,900 NOK
Television Executive Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 1,080,400 NOK
Transmission Engineer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 523,300 NOK
Video Editor Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 407,800 NOK
Video Producer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 544,100 NOK
Videographer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 504,400 NOK
Visual Designer Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment 492,300 NOK

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Norway, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Oslo 327,200 NOK
Stavanger 295,400 NOK
Tromso 282,500 NOK
Trondheim 330,100 NOK

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