Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in New York

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • New York

Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in New York earn a median salary of $80,653 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, +17.2% vs the national median of $68,810. An estimated 3,270 camera operators, television, video, and film are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $53,980 to $98,020 depending on location.

$80,653 Avg median salary in New York
$98,020 Highest paying metro
$53,980 Lowest paying metro
3,270 Employed in New York

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      Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salaries by city in New York

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Rochester, NY $98,020 $50,200 $98,020 60
      New York, NY-NJ $89,960 $67,610 $120,720 3,170
      Albany, NY $53,980 $51,810 $75,590 40

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