Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $61,770 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.70
10th percentile $45,960
90th percentile $91,070
Employed locally 30
National median $68,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,960
    25th
    $51,850
    50th (median)
    $61,770
    75th
    $91,050
    90th
    $91,070

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary vs area income 88% Median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary is 12% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $79,000
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $69,360
    Maryland $67,580
    Worcester, MA $59,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $53,340
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $52,000

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $45,440
    Graphic Designers $62,590
    Public Relations Specialists $66,260
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,130
    Editors $67,650
    Producers and Directors $72,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Springfield, MA is $29.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in Springfield, MA is 10.2% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (10th percentile) earn around $45,960 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,850.