Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Hourly Wage in Colorado (2024)

The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Colorado is $32.32/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 • Colorado hourly wage data • Updated 2026-04-06

Entry-Level (P10)
$17.63
/hour
Median (P50)
$32.32
/hour
Senior (P90)
$58.76
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$67,220
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Colorado vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$17.63
National: $15.33
+15.0%
Median (P50)
$32.32
National: $25.47
+26.9%
Senior (P90)
$58.76
National: $43.56
+34.9%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $17.63 $705 $3057 $36,680
Q1 (P25) $19.94 $798 $3456 $41,470
Median (P50) $32.32 $1293 $5602 $67,220
Q3 (P75) $53.05 $2122 $9195 $110,340
Senior (P90) $58.76 $2350 $10185 $122,220

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film

#1
$45.13
$45.13/hr
+77.2%
#2
$45.12
$45.12/hr
+77.1%
#3
$40.72
$40.72/hr
+59.9%
#4
$32.67
$32.67/hr
+28.3%
#5
$32.57
$32.57/hr
+27.9%
#6
$32.32
$32.32/hr
+26.9%
#7
$31.25
$31.25/hr
+22.7%
#8
$31.11
$31.11/hr
+22.1%
#9
$30.62
$30.62/hr
+20.2%
#10
$30.14
$30.14/hr
+18.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Colorado?

The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Colorado is $32.32/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $67,220.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Colorado Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Colorado is $32.32/hr compared to the national average of $25.47/hr — higher by $6.85/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Colorado?

Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film professionals in Colorado earn approximately $17.63/hour (10th percentile), which equals $36,680.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $58.76/hour.

How much does a senior Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film make per hour in Colorado?

Senior-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film professionals in Colorado (90th percentile) earn approximately $58.76/hour, or $122,220.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (SOC 274031) in Colorado.

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