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Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Connecticut
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film make in Connecticut?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$65,630
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.6% vs 2024
$67,680
Mean Salary
$65,630
Median Salary
$31.55
Hourly Rate
170 people work as Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Connecticut
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary by percentile in Connecticut
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Connecticut earn a median salary of $65,630 per year ($5,469/month).
This is 7.7% above the national average of $60,918.
Connecticut ranks #11 out of 46 states for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film pay.
Approximately 170 people work in this occupation across Connecticut.
Salaries increased by 2.6% 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 Connecticut
Salaries for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Connecticut range from $37,000 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $89,900 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $52,720 and $84,010.
Median $65,630
P10: $37,000P25: $52,720P75: $84,010P90: $89,900
10th
$37,000
25th
$52,720
Median
$65,630
75th
$84,010
90th
$89,900
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$37,000
$17.79
$3,083
25th Percentile
$52,720
$25.35
$4,393
Median (50th)
$65,630
$31.55
$5,469
75th Percentile
$84,010
$40.39
$7,000
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$89,900
$43.22
$7,491
Note: The mean (average) salary of $67,680 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#11
Connecticut ranks #11 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 Connecticut?
The median annual salary for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Connecticut is $65,630 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $67,680.
What is the salary range for a Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Connecticut?
Salaries for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Connecticut range from $37,000 at the 10th percentile to $89,900 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $52,720 and $84,010.
What is the starting salary for a Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Connecticut?
Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film positions in Connecticut typically start around $37,000 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $52,720 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Connecticut?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 170 people are employed as Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Connecticut.
What is the hourly rate for a Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Connecticut?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Connecticut is approximately $31.55 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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