Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $79,000 +14.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.98
10th percentile $33,430
90th percentile $129,650
Employed locally 40
National median $68,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,430
    25th
    $45,490
    50th (median)
    $79,000
    75th
    $100,070
    90th
    $129,650

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary vs area income 82% Median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary is 18% 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
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $75,270

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,020
    Public Relations Specialists $79,110
    Graphic Designers $78,500
    Producers and Directors $77,950
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $42,150
    Interior Designers $79,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Santa Maria, CA is $37.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in Santa Maria, CA is 14.8% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (10th percentile) earn around $33,430 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,490.