Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $98,020 +42.5% vs national
Median hourly $47.12
10th percentile $42,470
90th percentile $140,230
Employed locally 60
National median $68,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,470
    25th
    $50,200
    50th (median)
    $98,020
    75th
    $98,020
    90th
    $140,230

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary vs area income 132% Median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary is 32% above 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
    Jacksonville, FL $96,950

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $89,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $70,190
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $53,980

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$48,350
    Public Relations Specialists$65,010
    Graphic Designers$60,310
    Interpreters and Translators$76,610
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,860
    Producers and Directors$80,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Rochester, NY is $47.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in Rochester, NY is 42.5% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (10th percentile) earn around $42,470 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,200.