Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $47,210 -31.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.70
10th percentile $42,900
90th percentile $80,810
Employed locally 60
National median $68,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,900
    25th
    $44,260
    50th (median)
    $47,210
    75th
    $65,280
    90th
    $80,810

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary vs area income 69% Median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary is 31% 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
    Columbus, OH $70,720
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $67,590
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $67,270
    Ohio $67,040

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $39,110
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,040
    Graphic Designers $52,530
    Public Relations Specialists $64,010
    Photographers $30,710
    Interior Designers $59,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Cleveland, OH is $22.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in Cleveland, OH is 31.4% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (10th percentile) earn around $42,900 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,260.