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Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary in New York (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 2,930 employed

Annual Mean
$99,080
$47.63/hr
Annual Median
$93,410
$44.91/hr
Bottom 10%
$56,710
$27.27/hr
Top 10%
$133,410
$64.14/hr
Location vs National Average
New York
$99,080
Difference
+19.1% vs US avg
US National
$83,210

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$56,710
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$75,310
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$93,410
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$110,860
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$133,410

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$57K

25th

$75K

Median

$93K

75th

$111K

90th

$133K

New York has a moderate number of Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film positions (approximately 2,930), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In New York, Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salaries range from $56,710 at the 10th percentile to $133,410 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $76,700 (82% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in New York

Metro areas with highest Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film wages

How Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Compares in New York

The average Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film salary of $99,080 in New York ranks above the national average of $83,210. There are approximately 2,930 Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Films employed in New York.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.