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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $61,100 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.38
10th percentile $37,590
90th percentile $119,170
Employed locally 340
National median $68,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,590
    25th
    $49,890
    50th (median)
    $61,100
    75th
    $91,670
    90th
    $119,170

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary vs area income 76% Median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary is 24% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $64,430
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $60,490

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$62,580
    Coaches and Scouts$32,940
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,060
    Graphic Designers$56,380
    Interpreters and Translators$39,320
    Editors$29,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Houston, TX is $29.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in Houston, TX is 11.2% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (10th percentile) earn around $37,590 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,890.