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Camera Operator Salary

Reported under the Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film occupation.

Median annual

$74,990

Median hourly

$36

Average annual

$83,210

Typical range

$38,520–$135,180

Pay distribution

10th$38,520
25th$50,920
Median$74,990
75th$106,660
90th$135,180

Salary calculator

Hourly
$36.05
Daily
$288
Weekly
$1,442
Bi-weekly
$2,884
Monthly
$6,249
Annual
$74,990

$74,990 a year is around the 50th percentile for Camera Operators. The median is $74,990.

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