How much does a camera operator make in Atlanta?
$76,250a year
Median yearly pay for camera operators in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $36.66 an hour or $6,354 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.66
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,190Median: $76,250Highest 10%: $159,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,190 | $17.40 | |
| 25th | $48,900 | $23.51 | |
| Median | $76,250 | $36.66 | |
| 75th | $138,100 | $66.40 | |
| 90th | $159,100 | $76.49 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for camera operators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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| Athlete and Sports Competitor | $94,530 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $86,610 |
| News Analyst | $85,040 |
| Writer and Author | $81,990 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a camera operator make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $36.66 ($76,250 a year).
Do camera operators make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $76,250 against $74,990 nationally, 2% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $85,050, so Atlanta pays 10% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for camera operator pay?
11 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a camera operator make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $159,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.