I talked to some people who did it full time but many are college age- some aspiring actors, but a lot of people who just want to work. There's so much film work in Atlanta that you could do it 5 days a week- and Atlanta is a pretty cheap city.
But the killer is no benefits and always having to self-organize your work schedule while working 12+ hour days/nights. I worked on night shoots with people who stayed up all night then went to a noon call time the next day. Can't see myself doing that full-time, but I'm not trying to be an actor either.
edit: to answer your question I worked about 15 set days so roughly 200 hours and made a few thousand bucks after tax. not efficient, but the fun stuff was really fun...worth it.
But the killer is no benefits and always having to self-organize your work schedule while working 12+ hour days/nights. I worked on night shoots with people who stayed up all night then went to a noon call time the next day. Can't see myself doing that full-time, but I'm not trying to be an actor either.
edit: to answer your question I worked about 15 set days so roughly 200 hours and made a few thousand bucks after tax. not efficient, but the fun stuff was really fun...worth it.