Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $52,240 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.12
10th percentile $30,130
90th percentile $104,470
Employed locally 250
National median $68,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,130
    25th
    $33,870
    50th (median)
    $52,240
    75th
    $102,540
    90th
    $104,470

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary vs area income 55% Median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary is 45% 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
    Connecticut $63,950
    South Carolina $59,690
    Portland-South Portland, ME $48,430
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $48,350
    Utah $46,600
    South Dakota $39,470

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$93,220
    Graphic Designers$60,640
    Audio and Video Technicians$36,300
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$52,630
    Coaches and Scouts$40,010
    Producers and Directors$70,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Salt Lake City, UT is $25.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.88 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salaries?

    The median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 24.1% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (10th percentile) earn around $30,130 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,870.