Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $49,940 -27.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.01
10th percentile $22,470
90th percentile $90,980
Employed locally 140
National median $68,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,470
    25th
    $33,920
    50th (median)
    $49,940
    75th
    $54,190
    90th
    $90,980

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary vs area income 68% Median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary is 32% 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
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $63,250
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $62,900
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $62,820
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $61,100
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $54,720
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $52,000

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$56,800
    Coaches and Scouts$46,850
    Graphic Designers$53,230
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$35,880
    Producers and Directors$62,810
    Audio and Video Technicians$55,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Pittsburgh, PA is $24.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 27.4% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (10th percentile) earn around $22,470 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,920.