Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $60,490 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.08
10th percentile $36,680
90th percentile $120,320
Employed locally 90
National median $68,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,680
    25th
    $45,970
    50th (median)
    $60,490
    75th
    $68,930
    90th
    $120,320

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary vs area income 81% Median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary is 19% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $69,360
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $64,430
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $61,100

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists $62,270
    Coaches and Scouts $36,900
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $35,170
    Graphic Designers $61,530
    Interior Designers $55,650
    Interpreters and Translators $36,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in San Antonio, TX is $29.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in San Antonio, TX is 12.1% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (10th percentile) earn around $36,680 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,970.