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Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Idaho
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film make in Idaho?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$58,140
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.2% vs 2024
$60,460
Mean Salary
$58,140
Median Salary
$27.95
Hourly Rate
120 people work as Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Idaho
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary by percentile in Idaho
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Idaho earn a median salary of $58,140 per year ($4,845/month).
This is 4.6% below the national average of $60,918.
Idaho ranks #23 out of 46 states for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film pay.
Approximately 120 people work in this occupation across Idaho.
Salaries increased by 2.2% 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 Idaho
Salaries for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Idaho range from $33,540 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $98,770 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $38,510 and $71,040.
Median $58,140
P10: $33,540P25: $38,510P75: $71,040P90: $98,770
10th
$33,540
25th
$38,510
Median
$58,140
75th
$71,040
90th
$98,770
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$33,540
$16.12
$2,795
25th Percentile
$38,510
$18.51
$3,209
Median (50th)
$58,140
$27.95
$4,845
75th Percentile
$71,040
$34.15
$5,920
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$98,770
$47.49
$8,230
Note: The mean (average) salary of $60,460 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#23
Idaho ranks #23 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 Idaho?
The median annual salary for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Idaho is $58,140 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $60,460.
What is the salary range for a Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Idaho?
Salaries for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Idaho range from $33,540 at the 10th percentile to $98,770 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $38,510 and $71,040.
What is the starting salary for a Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Idaho?
Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film positions in Idaho typically start around $33,540 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $38,510 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Idaho?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 120 people are employed as Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Idaho.
What is the hourly rate for a Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Idaho?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Idaho is approximately $27.95 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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