Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $51,260 -25.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.64
10th percentile $37,280
90th percentile $102,350
Employed locally 180
National median $68,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,280
    25th
    $37,280
    50th (median)
    $51,260
    75th
    $69,200
    90th
    $102,350

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary vs area income 50% Median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary is 50% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,490
    Public Relations Specialists $77,290
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $40,290
    Producers and Directors $88,090
    Art Directors $112,400
    Editors $76,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in San Diego, CA is $24.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in San Diego, CA is 25.5% 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 Diego?

    Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (10th percentile) earn around $37,280 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,280.