Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $53,980 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.95
10th percentile $42,040
90th percentile $75,870
Employed locally 40
National median $68,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,040
    25th
    $51,810
    50th (median)
    $53,980
    75th
    $75,590
    90th
    $75,870

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary vs area income 63% Median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $103,930
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $102,310
    California $101,610
    District of Columbia $100,940
    Tucson, AZ $99,510
    Rochester, NY $98,020

    Nearby metros — Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rochester, NY $98,020
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $89,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,190

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $63,490
    Coaches and Scouts $45,210
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,640
    Graphic Designers $59,770
    Producers and Directors $74,260
    Editors $72,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Albany, NY is $25.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.39 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salaries?

    The median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in Albany, NY is 21.6% below the national median of $68,810. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Albany?

    Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (10th percentile) earn around $42,040 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,810.