Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $42,490 -38.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.43
10th percentile $25,450
90th percentile $120,170
Employed locally 40
National median $68,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,450
    25th
    $39,090
    50th (median)
    $42,490
    75th
    $53,090
    90th
    $120,170

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary vs area income 61% Median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary is 39% 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
    California $101,610
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $83,200
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $75,270
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $70,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,190
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $69,250

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,010
    Coaches and Scouts$36,720
    Public Relations Specialists$62,110
    Graphic Designers$48,900
    Producers and Directors$64,670
    Interior Designers$57,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Birmingham, AL is $20.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in Birmingham, AL is 38.3% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (10th percentile) earn around $25,450 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,090.