Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $53,340 -22.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.64
10th percentile $39,630
90th percentile $104,000
Employed locally 510
National median $68,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,630
    25th
    $39,630
    50th (median)
    $53,340
    75th
    $66,580
    90th
    $104,000

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary vs area income 47% Median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary is 53% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $103,930
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $89,960
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $83,200
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $63,250
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $54,910
    Washington $53,340

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts$48,010
    Public Relations Specialists$92,060
    Graphic Designers$82,630
    Special Effects Artists and Animators$142,690
    Editors$87,330
    Producers and Directors$81,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Seattle, WA is $25.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in Seattle, WA is 22.5% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (10th percentile) earn around $39,630 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,630.