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Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Colorado
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film make in Colorado?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$74,990
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.9% vs 2024
$81,310
Mean Salary
$74,990
Median Salary
$36.05
Hourly Rate
300 people work as Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Colorado
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary by percentile in Colorado
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Colorado earn a median salary of $74,990 per year ($6,249/month).
This is 23.1% above the national average of $60,918.
Colorado ranks #7 out of 46 states for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film pay.
Approximately 300 people work in this occupation across Colorado.
Salaries increased by 0.9% 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 Colorado
Salaries for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Colorado range from $47,900 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $122,170 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $65,470 and $78,280.
Median $74,990
P10: $47,900P25: $65,470P75: $78,280P90: $122,170
10th
$47,900
25th
$65,470
Median
$74,990
75th
$78,280
90th
$122,170
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$47,900
$23.03
$3,991
25th Percentile
$65,470
$31.48
$5,455
Median (50th)
$74,990
$36.05
$6,249
75th Percentile
$78,280
$37.63
$6,523
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$122,170
$58.74
$10,180
Note: The mean (average) salary of $81,310 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#7
Colorado ranks #7 of 46 states
$60,918
National avg. for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film
How much do Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film make in Colorado?
The median annual salary for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Colorado is $74,990 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $81,310.
What is the salary range for a Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Colorado?
Salaries for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Colorado range from $47,900 at the 10th percentile to $122,170 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $65,470 and $78,280.
What is the starting salary for a Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Colorado?
Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film positions in Colorado typically start around $47,900 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $65,470 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Colorado?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 300 people are employed as Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Colorado.
What is the hourly rate for a Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Colorado?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Colorado is approximately $36.05 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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