How much does a camera operator make in California?
$106,900a year
Median yearly pay for camera operators in California. That is $51.39 an hour or $8,908 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.39
- Vs. national median
- +43%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 4,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,910Median: $106,900Highest 10%: $154,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,910 | $25.92 | |
| 25th | $76,060 | $36.57 | |
| Median | $106,900 | $51.39 | |
| 75th | $131,000 | $62.96 | |
| 90th | $154,200 | $74.15 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Los Angeles, CA | $107,600 |
| San Francisco, CA | $98,500 |
| Sacramento, CA | $84,870 |
| Fresno, CA | $80,030 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $71,390 |
| San Diego, CA | $56,580 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for camera operators.
| 1. California | $106,900 |
| 2. Illinois | $100,200 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $98,300 |
| 4. New York | $93,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a camera operator make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $51.39 ($106,900 a year).
Do camera operators make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $106,900 against $74,990 nationally, 43% more.
Where does California rank for camera operator pay?
California ranks 1 of 46 states.
Which city in California pays camera operators the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median of $107,600 a year.
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.