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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $70,190 +2% vs national
Median hourly $33.75
10th percentile $49,720
90th percentile $104,170
Employed locally 70
National median $68,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,720
    25th
    $61,470
    50th (median)
    $70,190
    75th
    $91,130
    90th
    $104,170

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary vs area income 45% Median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary is 55% 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 Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $54,520
    Public Relations Specialists $101,200
    Graphic Designers $98,530
    Technical Writers $135,880
    Art Directors $170,760
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $45,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in San Jose, CA is $33.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in San Jose, CA is 2% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (10th percentile) earn around $49,720 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,470.