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Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Hourly Wage in Pennsylvania (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Pennsylvania is $24.88/hour, based on 2025 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2025 • Pennsylvania hourly wage data • Updated 2026-05-19

Entry-Level (P10)
$10.38
/hour
Median (P50)
$24.88
/hour
Senior (P90)
$46.11
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$51,760
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Pennsylvania vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$10.38
National: $18.05
-42.5%
Median (P50)
$24.88
National: $29.29
-15.1%
Senior (P90)
$46.11
National: $48.89
-5.7%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $10.38 $415 $1798 $21,580
Q1 (P25) $11.53 $461 $1998 $23,980
Median (P50) $24.88 $995 $4313 $51,760
Q3 (P75) $29.8 $1192 $5166 $61,990
Senior (P90) $46.11 $1844 $7992 $95,910

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
$51.39
$51.39/hr
+75.5%
#2
$48.16
$48.16/hr
+64.4%
#3
$47.26
$47.26/hr
+61.4%
#4
$44.91
$44.91/hr
+53.3%
#5
$40.89
$40.89/hr
+39.6%
#6
$40.2
$40.2/hr
+37.2%
#7
$36.05
$36.05/hr
+23.1%
#8
$35.31
$35.31/hr
+20.6%
#9
$32.81
$32.81/hr
+12.0%
#10
$31.67
$31.67/hr
+8.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Pennsylvania is $24.88/hour (2025 BLS data). This equals approximately $51,760.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

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

The median hourly rate for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Pennsylvania is $24.88/hr compared to the national average of $29.29/hr — lower by $4.41/hr.

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

Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film professionals in Pennsylvania earn approximately $10.38/hour (10th percentile), which equals $21,580.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $46.11/hour.

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

Senior-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film professionals in Pennsylvania (90th percentile) earn approximately $46.11/hour, or $95,910.0/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) 2025. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (SOC 274031) in Pennsylvania.

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