Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $57,520 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.66
10th percentile $34,850
90th percentile $93,610
Employed locally 30
National median $68,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,850
    25th
    $46,070
    50th (median)
    $57,520
    75th
    $79,230
    90th
    $93,610

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary vs area income 83% Median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary is 17% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $103,930
    California $101,610
    Oregon $93,610
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $89,960
    New York $89,960
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $85,610

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$57,720
    Coaches and Scouts$46,400
    Graphic Designers$55,660
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$42,970
    Producers and Directors$60,480
    Editors$61,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Eugene, OR is $27.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in Eugene, OR 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (10th percentile) earn around $34,850 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,070.