How much does a camera operator make in Cleveland?
$54,990a year
Median yearly pay for camera operators in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $26.44 an hour or $4,583 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.44
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 71
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,990Median: $54,990Highest 10%: $84,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,990 | $17.78 | |
| 25th | $46,630 | $22.42 | |
| Median | $54,990 | $26.44 | |
| 75th | $69,100 | $33.22 | |
| 90th | $84,910 | $40.82 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for camera operators.
| Columbus, OH | $72,540 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $63,970 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $95,420 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $78,270 |
| Technical Writer | $75,810 |
| Musician and Singer | $74,440 |
| Music Director and Composer | $74,370 |
| Editor | $73,850 |
| Producer and Director | $71,160 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $66,610 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $66,220 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $65,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a camera operator make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $26.44 ($54,990 a year).
Do camera operators make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $54,990 against $74,990 nationally, 27% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $64,860, so Cleveland pays 15% less.
Where does Cleveland rank for camera operator pay?
49 of 71 metro areas with data.
How much does a camera operator make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,910 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.