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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $62,400 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.00
10th percentile $37,540
90th percentile $108,130
Employed locally 90
National median $68,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,540
    25th
    $47,720
    50th (median)
    $62,400
    75th
    $83,610
    90th
    $108,130

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary vs area income 66% Median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary is 34% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $85,360
    Coaches and Scouts $43,860
    Graphic Designers $75,470
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $44,710
    Producers and Directors $83,600
    Interpreters and Translators $66,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Sacramento, CA is $30.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in Sacramento, CA is 9.3% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (10th percentile) earn around $37,540 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,720.