Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $56,210 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.03
10th percentile $42,510
90th percentile $76,760
Employed locally 50
National median $68,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,510
    25th
    $48,810
    50th (median)
    $56,210
    75th
    $62,490
    90th
    $76,760

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $62,900
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $62,820
    Missouri $58,080
    Mississippi $55,810
    Minnesota $55,120
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $54,910

    Related occupations in Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $40,140
    Public Relations Specialists $58,020
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,210
    Graphic Designers $56,350
    Floral Designers $34,000
    Commercial and Industrial Designers $77,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Grand Rapids, MI is $27.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 18.3% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (10th percentile) earn around $42,510 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,810.