Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Kentucky

Ranked #38 of 46 · KY

33.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $55,460 ≈ $27/hr
Median annual salary $53,790
Employment 170

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $43,420P25 $47,040 Median $53,790P75 $59,870P90 $70,480

About 80% of camera operators, television, video, and films in Kentucky earn between $43,420 and $70,480. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Kentucky
$55,460
U.S. average
$83,210

The mean camera operators, television, video, and film salary in Kentucky is $55,460, about 33.3% below the U.S. average ($83,210). That works out to roughly $27/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Kentucky

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $54,690 $54,020 30
Lexington-Fayette, KY $52,580 $56,020 40
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $50,550 $53,170 60

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