Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $69,250 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $33.29
10th percentile $46,100
90th percentile $110,030
Employed locally 150
National median $68,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,100
    25th
    $62,770
    50th (median)
    $69,250
    75th
    $92,990
    90th
    $110,030

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary vs area income 71% Median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary is 29% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $83,200
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $54,720

    Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers $66,290
    Public Relations Specialists $66,910
    Coaches and Scouts $58,850
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,080
    Producers and Directors $75,920
    Technical Writers $93,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Baltimore, MD is $33.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in Baltimore, MD is 0.6% above 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 Baltimore?

    Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (10th percentile) earn around $46,100 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,770.