Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $47,440 -31.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.81
10th percentile $40,510
90th percentile $74,550
Employed locally 60
National median $68,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,510
    25th
    $44,550
    50th (median)
    $47,440
    75th
    $69,830
    90th
    $74,550

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary vs area income 56% Median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary is 44% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $83,200
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,190
    Nevada $61,020
    Pennsylvania $50,830
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $44,890

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $72,070
    Coaches and Scouts $46,540
    Graphic Designers $63,450
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,630
    Audio and Video Technicians $52,630
    Interior Designers $65,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Richmond, VA is $22.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in Richmond, VA is 31.1% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (10th percentile) earn around $40,510 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,550.