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

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

Median annual salary $59,760 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.73
10th percentile $47,710
90th percentile $123,430
Employed locally 30
National median $68,810

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,710
    25th
    $49,030
    50th (median)
    $59,760
    75th
    $98,290
    90th
    $123,430

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary vs area income 64% Median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary is 36% 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
    Springfield, MA $61,770
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $53,340
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $52,000

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Coaches and Scouts $46,460
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $40,040
    Public Relations Specialists $73,820
    Graphic Designers $65,590
    Interpreters and Translators $57,260
    Producers and Directors $76,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film in Worcester, MA is $28.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary in Worcester, MA is 13.2% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film (10th percentile) earn around $47,710 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,030.