Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $32,100 -53.3% vs national
Median hourly $15.43
10th percentile $28,650
90th percentile $79,060
Employed locally 40
National median $68,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,650
    25th
    $28,650
    50th (median)
    $32,100
    75th
    $66,370
    90th
    $79,060

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary vs area income 49% Median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary is 51% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $89,960
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $83,200
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $79,000
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $75,270
    Arizona $74,830
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $73,220

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $39,210
    Graphic Designers $45,960
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,720
    Public Relations Specialists $61,800
    Producers and Directors $47,090
    Interior Designers $49,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Little Rock, AR is $15.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in Little Rock, AR is 53.3% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (10th percentile) earn around $28,650 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,650.