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Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$106,900
Median Annual Salary
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+5.2% vs 2024
$106,350
Mean Salary
$106,900
Median Salary
$51.39
Hourly Rate
4,700 people work as Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in California
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in California earn a median salary of $106,900 per year ($8,908/month).
This is 75.5% above the national average of $60,918.
California ranks #1 out of 46 states for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film pay.
Approximately 4,700 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 5.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film
Operate television, video, or film camera to record images or scenes for television, video, or film productions.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.75
Reading Comprehension
3.25
Speaking
3.25
Coordination
3.25
Judgment and Decision Making
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
4.34
Computers and Electronics
4.03
Communications and Media
3.84
Telecommunications
3.81
Engineering and Technology
2.9
Typical Education: Associate's Degree
(60.7% of workers)
Salary Range: Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in California
Salaries for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in California range from $53,910 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $154,240 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $76,060 and $130,960.
How much do Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film make in California?
The median annual salary for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in California is $106,900 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $106,350.
What is the salary range for a Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in California?
Salaries for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in California range from $53,910 at the 10th percentile to $154,240 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $76,060 and $130,960.
What is the starting salary for a Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in California?
Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film positions in California typically start around $53,910 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $76,060 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 4,700 people are employed as Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in California is approximately $51.39 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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