SOC 27-4031 · Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film wages by metro
National median annual wage
$74,990
- 10th percentile
- $38,520
- 25th percentile
- $50,920
- Median
- $74,990
- 75th percentile
- $106,660
- 90th percentile
- $135,180
- Mean
- $83,210
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 21,550.
That median is 47.1% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 3,540 | $56,480 | $107,620 | $154,240 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 740 | $36,770 | $102,370 | $131,300 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 280 | $62,850 | $98,500 | $155,870 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 3,000 | $52,830 | $93,410 | $132,790 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 50 | $45,890 | $84,870 | $113,300 |
| Anchorage, AK | 40 | $51,110 | $83,620 | $83,630 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 500 | $49,080 | $83,320 | $131,810 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 190 | $37,620 | $80,380 | $115,580 |
| Fresno, CA | 40 | $34,320 | $80,030 | $148,400 |
| Rochester, NY | 50 | $47,870 | $76,700 | $148,170 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 360 | $36,190 | $76,250 | $159,090 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 220 | $61,920 | $74,990 | $117,160 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 210 | $32,280 | $74,710 | $111,990 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 140 | $49,440 | $73,710 | $110,000 |
| Columbus, OH | 120 | $48,430 | $72,540 | $111,550 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | 50 | $35,380 | $71,390 | $135,100 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 70 | $36,270 | $71,360 | $157,080 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 350 | $36,770 | $71,080 | $162,960 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | 40 | $60,460 | $67,560 | $95,480 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 150 | $47,020 | $65,870 | $97,800 |
Where employment is largest
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 4,700 | $53,910 | $106,900 | $154,240 |
| Illinois | 1,060 | $38,840 | $100,170 | $133,940 |
| District of Columbia | 240 | $62,450 | $98,300 | $134,450 |
| New York | 2,930 | $56,710 | $93,410 | $133,410 |
| Georgia | 570 | $36,250 | $85,050 | $159,090 |
| Alaska | 50 | $43,140 | $83,620 | $83,630 |
| Colorado | 300 | $47,900 | $74,990 | $122,170 |
| Utah | 240 | $39,940 | $73,450 | $105,270 |
| Arizona | 520 | $38,520 | $68,250 | $162,960 |
| Maryland | 290 | $44,900 | $65,870 | $97,800 |
| Connecticut | 170 | $37,000 | $65,630 | $89,900 |
| Ohio | 520 | $43,080 | $64,860 | $104,830 |
| Texas | 1,100 | $32,360 | $63,110 | $111,990 |
| North Carolina | 380 | $43,040 | $62,720 | $85,710 |
| Florida | 970 | $32,230 | $62,220 | $132,320 |
| Nevada | 320 | $33,160 | $62,110 | $99,560 |
| Alabama | 220 | $41,190 | $61,800 | $69,630 |
| Massachusetts | 370 | $31,300 | $61,320 | $133,760 |
| Kansas | 110 | $36,270 | $60,690 | $90,820 |
| Washington | 440 | $37,780 | $60,250 | $130,410 |
| Louisiana | 270 | $38,590 | $58,440 | $95,990 |
| Virginia | 420 | $41,710 | $58,440 | $98,870 |
| Idaho | 120 | $33,540 | $58,140 | $98,770 |
| South Carolina | 40 | $40,740 | $57,940 | $76,110 |
| Iowa | 90 | $36,700 | $57,220 | $81,180 |
| Tennessee | 460 | $40,440 | $57,030 | $131,050 |
| Indiana | 200 | $34,640 | $56,810 | $76,540 |
| Michigan | 380 | $38,280 | $55,290 | $81,030 |
| Kentucky | 170 | $43,420 | $53,790 | $70,480 |
| North Dakota | 40 | $38,130 | $53,650 | $84,990 |
| Wisconsin | 300 | $32,280 | $52,810 | $85,320 |
| Pennsylvania | 670 | $21,580 | $51,760 | $95,910 |
| Minnesota | 300 | $34,320 | $51,420 | $115,420 |
| Montana | 110 | $26,100 | $50,910 | $65,620 |
| Mississippi | 60 | $31,540 | $49,920 | $79,170 |
| Rhode Island | 50 | $42,290 | $49,790 | $76,500 |
| New Mexico | 290 | $38,730 | $49,050 | $101,160 |
| Arkansas | 60 | $30,070 | $48,680 | $93,090 |
| Oklahoma | 220 | $34,830 | $48,620 | $103,440 |
| Vermont | 130 | $36,810 | $46,350 | $119,660 |
| Nebraska | 100 | $28,080 | $46,180 | $65,120 |
| New Hampshire | Not available | $33,180 | $45,880 | $70,850 |
| Hawaii | 90 | $30,880 | $44,230 | $76,600 |
| South Dakota | 50 | $28,880 | $44,160 | $77,180 |
| West Virginia | 60 | $28,330 | $43,390 | $67,790 |
| Puerto Rico | 150 | $27,080 | $38,380 | $49,660 |
| Maine | 70 | $32,810 | $37,590 | $154,230 |
| Missouri | 170 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| New Jersey | 750 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Oregon | 280 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations
- Public Relations Specialists
- Coaches and Scouts
- Graphic Designers
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
- Producers and Directors
- Editors
- Interior Designers
- Audio and Video Technicians
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film is $74,990. Employment is 21,550.
How does Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film is 47.1% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA is highest on this page's list at $107,620.