Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Huntsville, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntsville, AL

Median annual salary $65,530 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.51
10th percentile $41,880
90th percentile $65,530
National median $68,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,880
    25th
    $65,530
    50th (median)
    $65,530
    75th
    $65,530
    90th
    $65,530

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 2023 • Census ACS
    Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary vs area income 78% Median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary is 22% 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
    California $101,610
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $83,200
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $75,270
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $70,290
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,190
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $69,250

    Related occupations in Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Technical Writers$88,090
    Public Relations Specialists$74,120
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,270
    Coaches and Scouts$37,550
    Graphic Designers$56,060
    Producers and Directors$64,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Huntsville, AL is $31.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in Huntsville, AL is 4.8% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (10th percentile) earn around $41,880 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,530.