Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $75,270 +9.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.19
10th percentile $47,200
90th percentile $96,340
National median $68,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,200
    25th
    $61,410
    50th (median)
    $75,270
    75th
    $78,340
    90th
    $96,340

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary vs area income 78% Median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary is 22% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $103,930
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $88,760
    Anchorage, AK $83,620
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $67,590
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $62,000
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $45,610

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$64,810
    Coaches and Scouts$37,710
    Graphic Designers$59,910
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$34,750
    Producers and Directors$66,000
    Writers and Authors$74,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Raleigh, NC is $36.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in Raleigh, NC is 9.4% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (10th percentile) earn around $47,200 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,410.