Television, Video, and Film Camera Operators and Editors Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for television, video, and film camera operators and editorss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $84,800 ≈ $41/hr
National median salary $75,100
Total employment 47,160 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do television, video, and film camera operators and editors make in the U.S.?
The median television, video, and film camera operators and editors salary in the United States is $75,100 per year (mean $84,800), and about 80% earn between $39,350 and $139,350.
How much do television, video, and film camera operators and editors make per hour?
Roughly $41 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $84,800 and 2,080 work hours per year.