Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • California
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in California earn a median salary of $72,340 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +5.1% vs the national median of $68,810. An estimated 5,100 camera operators, television, video, and film are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $44,770 to $102,310 depending on location.
$72,340
Avg median salary in California
$102,310
Highest paying metro
$44,770
Lowest paying metro
5,100
Employed in California
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Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $102,310 | $76,530 | $131,260 | 3,790 |
| San Francisco, CA | $88,760 | $62,680 | $121,210 | 760 |
| Fresno, CA | $80,030 | $59,010 | $97,750 | 40 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $79,000 | $45,490 | $100,070 | 40 |
| San Jose, CA | $70,190 | $61,470 | $91,130 | 70 |
| Sacramento, CA | $62,400 | $47,720 | $83,610 | 90 |
| San Diego, CA | $51,260 | $37,280 | $69,200 | 180 |
| Riverside, CA | $44,770 | $35,940 | $54,330 | 130 |