Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $43,420 -36.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.88
10th percentile $24,550
90th percentile $70,570
Employed locally 90
National median $68,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,550
    25th
    $30,710
    50th (median)
    $43,420
    75th
    $58,360
    90th
    $70,570

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary vs area income 50% Median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary is 50% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $62,820
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $54,720
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $50,270
    Wisconsin $47,080
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $45,610
    Green Bay, WI $44,110

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$73,130
    Coaches and Scouts$44,800
    Graphic Designers$62,520
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,950
    Producers and Directors$63,690
    Editors$64,580

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Madison, WI is $20.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in Madison, WI is 36.9% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (10th percentile) earn around $24,550 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,710.