Television, Video, and Film Camera Operators and Editors

Occupation

$70,570
National Median Salary
$33.93
Median Hourly Wage
53,330
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$37,600
$49,420
$70,570
$102,310
$134,840

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2019-2024)

+18.0%
5 Year Change
$59,810
2019 Median
$70,570
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Where This Career Pays Above Average

Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles. See detailed occupations below.

Top Paying Industries for Television, Video, and Film Camera Operators and Editors

Industry Annual Median Employment
Chemical Manufacturing $130,580 40
Chemical Manufacturing (3255 and 3256 only) $130,580 40
Software Publishers $115,140 190
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing $111,610 50
Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures $106,970 —

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Detailed Television, Video, and Film Camera Operators and Editors Occupations

These specific job titles have more detailed state and industry salary data:

Occupation Annual Median
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film $68,810
Film and Video Editors $70,980

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Chemical Manufacturing Chemical Manufacturing (3255 and 3256 only) Software Publishers Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services Employment Services Temporary Help Services Administrative and Support Services Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only)