Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $57,530 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.66
10th percentile $38,860
90th percentile $75,330
National median $68,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,860
    25th
    $45,350
    50th (median)
    $57,530
    75th
    $64,990
    90th
    $75,330

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary vs area income 70% Median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary is 30% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $85,610
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $66,460
    Florida $61,020
    Idaho $56,880
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $56,210
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $52,000

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,150
    Public Relations Specialists $62,850
    Coaches and Scouts $48,330
    Graphic Designers $50,150
    Producers and Directors $57,480
    Interior Designers $54,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Boise City, ID is $27.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in Boise City, ID is 16.4% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (10th percentile) earn around $38,860 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,350.