Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $60,250 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.97
10th percentile $34,680
90th percentile $81,140
Employed locally 80
National median $68,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,680
    25th
    $40,750
    50th (median)
    $60,250
    75th
    $81,130
    90th
    $81,140

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary vs area income 65% Median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary is 35% 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
    District of Columbia $100,940
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $85,610
    Connecticut $63,950
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $53,980

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$50,510
    Public Relations Specialists$85,690
    Technical Writers$125,760
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$39,970
    Graphic Designers$63,330
    Producers and Directors$69,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Hartford, CT is $28.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in Hartford, CT is 12.4% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (10th percentile) earn around $34,680 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,750.