Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $46,940 -31.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.57
10th percentile $38,580
90th percentile $62,640
Employed locally 40
National median $68,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,580
    25th
    $41,460
    50th (median)
    $46,940
    75th
    $59,020
    90th
    $62,640

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary vs area income 66% Median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary is 34% 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
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $56,210
    Mississippi $55,810
    Minnesota $55,120

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $65,320
    Coaches and Scouts $48,970
    Graphic Designers $60,100
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,740
    Producers and Directors $62,560
    Editors $62,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Lansing, MI is $22.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in Lansing, MI is 31.8% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (10th percentile) earn around $38,580 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,460.