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Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$80,630
Median Annual
$70,060
Total Workforce
23,400
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $106,170 | 3,790 |
| #2 | Tucson, AZ | $101,960 | 100 |
| #3 | New Jersey | $100,430 | 440 |
| #4 | Rochester, NY | $100,250 | 60 |
| #5 | California | $99,090 | 5,520 |
| #6 | District of Columbia | $97,450 | 310 |
| #7 | New York | $95,360 | 3,510 |
| #8 | Arizona | $95,300 | 630 |
| #9 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $95,240 | 3,170 |
| #10 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $94,790 | 760 |
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