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Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Ohio
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film make in Ohio?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$64,860
Median Annual Salary
▼
-3.3% vs 2024
$68,690
Mean Salary
$64,860
Median Salary
$31.18
Hourly Rate
520 people work as Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Ohio
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary by percentile in Ohio
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Ohio earn a median salary of $64,860 per year ($5,405/month).
This is 6.5% above the national average of $60,918.
Ohio ranks #12 out of 46 states for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film pay.
Approximately 520 people work in this occupation across Ohio.
Salaries decreased by 3.3% 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 Ohio
Salaries for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Ohio range from $43,080 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $104,830 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,730 and $82,390.
Median $64,860
P10: $43,080P25: $47,730P75: $82,390P90: $104,830
10th
$43,080
25th
$47,730
Median
$64,860
75th
$82,390
90th
$104,830
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$43,080
$20.71
$3,590
25th Percentile
$47,730
$22.95
$3,977
Median (50th)
$64,860
$31.18
$5,405
75th Percentile
$82,390
$39.61
$6,865
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$104,830
$50.40
$8,735
Note: The mean (average) salary of $68,690 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#12
Ohio ranks #12 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 Ohio?
The median annual salary for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Ohio is $64,860 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $68,690.
What is the salary range for a Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Ohio?
Salaries for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Ohio range from $43,080 at the 10th percentile to $104,830 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,730 and $82,390.
What is the starting salary for a Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Ohio?
Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film positions in Ohio typically start around $43,080 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,730 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Ohio?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 520 people are employed as Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Ohio.
What is the hourly rate for a Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Ohio?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Ohio is approximately $31.18 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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