Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $64,430 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.98
10th percentile $32,100
90th percentile $131,990
Employed locally 530
National median $68,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,100
    25th
    $52,940
    50th (median)
    $64,430
    75th
    $82,730
    90th
    $131,990

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary vs area income 74% Median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary is 26% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $69,360
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $61,100
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $60,490

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Graphic Designers$66,370
    Public Relations Specialists$63,150
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,870
    Coaches and Scouts$36,340
    Producers and Directors$72,770
    Interior Designers$74,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Dallas, TX is $30.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in Dallas, TX is 6.4% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (10th percentile) earn around $32,100 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,940.