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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $50,270 -26.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.17
10th percentile $35,490
90th percentile $96,840
Employed locally 120
National median $68,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,490
    25th
    $43,680
    50th (median)
    $50,270
    75th
    $68,380
    90th
    $96,840

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $62,820
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $54,720
    Wisconsin $47,080
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $45,610
    Green Bay, WI $44,110
    Madison, WI $43,420

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $41,810
    Graphic Designers $59,990
    Public Relations Specialists $63,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $38,180
    Producers and Directors $62,840
    Photographers $39,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Milwaukee, WI is $24.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in Milwaukee, WI is 26.9% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (10th percentile) earn around $35,490 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,680.