How much does a camera operator make in Boston?
$62,810a year
Median yearly pay for camera operators in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $30.20 an hour or $5,234 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.20
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,980Median: $62,810Highest 10%: $133,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,980 | $15.86 | |
| 25th | $51,650 | $24.83 | |
| Median | $62,810 | $30.20 | |
| 75th | $99,900 | $48.03 | |
| 90th | $133,700 | $64.29 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for camera operators.
| Providence, RI | $48,770 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $151,800 |
| Technical Writer | $111,800 |
| Fashion Designer | $106,600 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $102,500 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $92,100 |
| Film and Video Editor | $88,910 |
| Audio and Video Technician | $86,470 |
| Editor | $86,410 |
| Writer and Author | $85,260 |
| Producer and Director | $83,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a camera operator make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $30.20 ($62,810 a year).
Do camera operators make more in Boston than the national average?
No: $62,810 against $74,990 nationally, 16% less.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $61,320, so Boston pays 2% more.
Where does Boston rank for camera operator pay?
32 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a camera operator make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,700 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.