Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film pay in California
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in California earn an average of $106,350 a year. That is $23,140 (28%) more than the U.S. average of $83,210. The best-paying metro area is Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA at $109,940.
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California vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $83,210 | $40.01 |
| California | $106,350 | $51.13 |
| Arizona | $94,680 | $45.52 |
| Nevada | $67,540 | $32.47 |
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Questions and answers
How much do camera operators, television, video, and film make in California?
The average is $106,350 a year, and the median is $106,900. That is $23,140 (28%) more than the U.S. average of $83,210.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$51.13 an hour on average; the median is $51.39.
Where in California do they earn the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($109,940), followed by San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($103,230). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA ($62,930).
How does California rank?
California ranks #1 of 46 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.