Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $44,770 -34.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.52
10th percentile $35,070
90th percentile $83,690
Employed locally 130
National median $68,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,070
    25th
    $35,940
    50th (median)
    $44,770
    75th
    $54,330
    90th
    $83,690

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary vs area income 52% Median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary is 48% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $102,310
    California $101,610
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $88,760
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $82,950
    Fresno, CA $80,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $79,000

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$45,440
    Coaches and Scouts$44,100
    Graphic Designers$62,040
    Public Relations Specialists$73,740
    Producers and Directors$81,720
    Interpreters and Translators$77,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Riverside, CA is $21.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in Riverside, CA is 34.9% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (10th percentile) earn around $35,070 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,940.