Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $103,930 +51% vs national
Median hourly $49.97
10th percentile $51,890
90th percentile $114,870
Employed locally 200
National median $68,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,890
    25th
    $63,660
    50th (median)
    $103,930
    75th
    $114,500
    90th
    $114,870

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary vs area income 110% Median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary is 10% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $102,310
    California $101,610
    District of Columbia $100,940
    Tucson, AZ $99,510
    Rochester, NY $98,020
    Jacksonville, FL $96,950

    Nearby metros — Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $101,610
    Oregon $93,610
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $89,960
    New York $89,960
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $85,610
    Anchorage, AK $83,620

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $75,840
    Coaches and Scouts $48,140
    Graphic Designers $68,710
    Producers and Directors $83,250
    Art Directors $155,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $41,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Portland, OR-WA is $49.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in Portland, OR-WA is 51% above 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (10th percentile) earn around $51,890 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,660.