Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $70,060 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $33.69
10th percentile $35,780
90th percentile $128,910
Employed locally 80
National median $68,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,780
    25th
    $43,370
    50th (median)
    $70,060
    75th
    $86,670
    90th
    $128,910

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary vs area income 90% Median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary is 10% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $88,760
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $69,250
    Springfield, MO $64,950
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $55,810
    Kansas City, MO-KS $50,450
    Vermont $48,350

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$64,060
    Coaches and Scouts$41,720
    Graphic Designers$56,350
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$36,870
    Audio and Video Technicians$59,230
    Producers and Directors$66,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in St. Louis, MO-IL is $33.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.52 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salaries?

    The median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 1.8% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (10th percentile) earn around $35,780 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,370.