Salary as Audio/Boom operator

I just recently finished doing audio on a new reality television show. This was my first paid gig. Basically my duties were to boom the talent and lav as needed. In addition to making recommendations on audio problems. The salary was like $500/wk. I'm currently looking for my next project. Whats a fair salary to ask for and how to get next project? ( My background is HD Sound recording and Live sound.} I just graduated this past summer in August.