Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$68,810
↑ 71.3% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 71.3% since 2011 ($40,170 → $68,810)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $68,810
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.7% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +17%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68,810 | +11.3% |
| 2023 | $61,800 | +6.1% |
| 2022 | $58,230 | +18.3% |
| 2021 | $49,230 | -13.9% |
| 2020 | $57,200 | +3.7% |
| 2019 | $55,160 | +1.1% |
| 2018 | $54,570 | +1.9% |
| 2017 | $53,550 | -2.8% |
| 2016 | $55,080 | +12.2% |
| 2015 | $49,080 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | $48,080 | +13.0% |
| 2013 | $42,530 | +5.5% |
| 2012 | $40,300 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | $40,170 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.